Participants undergo careful screening before they are enrolled in a study. Age, gender, previous treatments and other medical conditions are among screening criteria used to protect a participant's safety and to ensure researchers obtain the information they need

Visions staff meet with each participant to provide information about the study. Participants may receive study-related medical evaluations, laboratory testing and medication at no charge. Participants may also be financially compensated for time and travel.

Since clinical trials only provide short-term care for a specific condition, participants remain under the general care of their primary care physician. Upon request, the Visions staff will keep in touch with patient's primary care physicians to make certain other medications or treatments do not conflict with research protocols.

A word about safety: Every study is approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), an independent committee of physicians, statisticians, community advocates, and others who ensure that a clinical trial is ethical and participant's rights are always protected.

If you would like to participate in a Visions clinical trial, please call us at 520-546-4700 or complete and send the email form below.