Knowing what to expect is essential.

At FLCRC, you’ll get the kind of personalized attention and care that you deserve. Taking part in a clinical research trial begins with you. From the moment you pick up the phone to contact us or come into our clinic, our highly experienced and professional staff will provide you with the utmost care and respect. At FLCRC, we always strive to provide the highest quality of care and treatment to all our research subjects. We take the utmost care and time to treat each research subject as an individual.

Pre-Screen Interview

Our process usually begins with a Pre-Screen interview that may last from 15 minutes to an hour depending on your situation, medical history and personal treatment needs. This initial interview will be scheduled with one of our Recruitment Coordinators, either in person or by telephone. Our Recruitment Coordinators will take time to perform a detailed and comprehensive interview with you in order to determine if one of our trials appropriate for you. You may also meet with one of our physicians or psychologists during the pre-screen.

Informed Consent

If you are offered the option to participate in one of our clinical trials, you will be scheduled for a Screening visit in our clinic. Before you participate in any trial, you will first take part in a process called Informed Consent. Informed Consent is the process by which you learn about a trial in order for you to make an informed decision about participating. Our Investigators and Clinical Research Coordinators will review the Informed Consent Form in detail with you. This form will be specific to each trial, and will provide you with detailed information on the trial’s purpose, procedures, study medication and the risks and benefits. Our staff will encourage you to ask questions during this process to ensure that you understand everything that is involved in the trial prior to signing this form. The informed consent process continues throughout your participation in the study. You may ask any question at any time and our highly trained staff will be more than happy to discuss any questions or concerns with you. Remember your participation in a trial is voluntary, and you can choose to withdraw at any time for any reason.

Screening Visit

The Screening visit for a given trial will take place in our clinic, and usually lasts about 2-3 hours. During this visit, you will meet with the team of staff members that will be following your progress closely within the trial. Doctors, psychologists, nurses, clinical research coordinators and medical assistants may be part of your treatment team. Each trial has a specific Clinical Research Coordinator and Investigator (study doctor) that will be assigned to you during the trial.

Enrollment in Study

During the trial, you will follow a treatment plan your study doctor prescribes, as outlined in the trial protocol. You will usually come into our clinic for weekly, bi-weekly or monthly visits depending on the protocol. You will receive study medication, laboratory tests, ECGs, physical examinations and doctor’s visit at no cost to you. You may also have other responsibilities during the trial such as keeping a diary or filling out questionnaires about your health and well-being. Our staff will review your information, laboratory results and medical assessments individually, and will always be available to you for follow-up or questions.

Post-Study, Follow-Up Care

After your participation in the study is complete, you will be provided with appropriate follow-up care. We can provide assistance in seeking alternative care within the community or assist you in obtaining medications, as needed, on an individual basis.You may receive a medicine that is not available anywhere else, you may learn information about our condition and your general health that may be helpful and you may assist in the process of bringing better and safer medicines to help others in the future.