Clinical Research
What to expect
Joining a study, step by step
Joining a clinical trial is simpler than you might think. Here’s how it works, from first call to final visit.
Reach out
Call us or fill out the interest form. Our recruitment team will contact you for a brief, confidential conversation about your health history and the studies that might fit you. No commitment required.
Pre-screening
A short phone screening determines whether you may qualify for a specific study. Everything you share is confidential and protected.
Screening visit
You visit our office in Orlando to review the study in detail with our team. Before any testing begins, you’ll read and sign the informed consent, a document that explains the study’s purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits. Then we run lab work and exams to confirm eligibility.
Enrollment
If you qualify and decide to participate, you’ll be officially enrolled and receive your visit schedule. Study medication, labs, and study-related care are provided at no cost.
Study visits
You attend scheduled visits where our providers monitor your health closely. You receive a stipend for every visit, and transportation assistance is available if you need it.
Study completion
When the study ends, our team reviews next steps with you, including follow-up options, rollover studies when available, and transitioning back to your regular care provider.
- Participation is always voluntary
- Leave a study at any time, without affecting your care
- Every study is reviewed by an Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Participation benefits
Being part of a study should never be a burden.
For eligible participants, clinical trial participation may include:
- Study medications provided at no cost
- Study-related labs provided at no cost
- Study-related visits provided at no cost
- Monitoring by study-related providers
- Transportation assistance, when needed, through Lyft, Uber, or bus passes
- Stipend provided at each study visit
Frequently asked questions
Answers before you decide
A clinical study involves research using human volunteers, also called participants, that is intended to add to medical knowledge. There are two main types of clinical studies: clinical trials (also called interventional studies) and observational studies.
In general, clinical studies are designed to add to medical knowledge about new options or strategies for the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of diseases or conditions.
At OIC, you and your safety are our number one priority. Our medical team will never recommend participating in a trial that is not in your best interest. Prior to enrolling, our team does a complete workup, from reviewing your medical history to performing diagnostic testing, to confirm you are a good candidate. Any known risks are always discussed with you before enrolling. We are routinely monitored by the FDA and study sponsors to ensure the highest safety standards.
We offer many clinical trials with durations ranging from 7 days to 6 years. Our team follows you with routine visits for the entire duration of the trial.
No. Health insurance is not required to enroll in a clinical trial.
Your decision to take part in a clinical trial is 100% voluntary. You can decide not to participate, or withdraw at any time.
A stipend or compensation for your time and participation may be provided. For specific information, please contact our research department.
No. Your participation is strictly confidential. We will never share or publish your personal information without your approval.
Don’t worry. We will add you to our database and contact you as soon as we have a trial that you may qualify for.