Medical Research and Clinical Trials Frequently Asked Questions

What phase of clinical trials are done at the Biotrial clinic? Clinical studies are one of the mandatory steps in the process of developing future treatments. The studies carried out by our research center in the US are mainly Phase 1 studies with healthy volunteers. During a clinical trial, some volunteers will receive a single…

What happens if I decide to quit the clinical trial? Participation in our clinical trials is completely voluntary. You are free to leave a clinical trial at any time and for any reason. Should you decide to leave the study, kindly inform the Principal Investigator (study doctor) so you can end your participation in the…

Who should I ask if I have questions about a clinical trial? First, call our recruiters. They are trained by the medical team to answer most of your questions. During your screening visit, you will have the opportunity to talk even more questions to our recruitment team and to the medical doctor responsible for the…

What medical exam do I need before starting the clinical trial? All clinical trials are subject to a complete medical examination of each volunteer to minimize the risk of side effects. The objective is to carry out a complete health checkup on the volunteers to verify that they don’t have any medical condition and are…

Is transportation, accommodation, food expenses covered by Biotrial? As part of your participation in a clinical trial, you will receive financial compensation ranging from $150 to more than $15,000. This compensation covers the time you devote to study and your travel expenses to come to our research medical center. During your inpatient stay, meals and…

Can I participate in several clinical trials? Participating in several trials at the same time can put your life at risk because of drugs interaction. Safety issues are the main reason why most clinical trials will not allow volunteers to start a new trial unless they are out of their exclusion period from the previous…

What is a typical day at Biotrial Center during clinical studies? At the start of your clinical trial, we give you a personalized schedule. It details, hour by hour, the various examinations that will be carried out throughout your hospital stay. Between each exam, you have free time to read, watch television, and discuss with…

Can I participate in a clinical trial at home? During a clinical test, there is always an incompressible time of presence at the center, for reasons of safety and convenience especially when carrying out examinations and analysis. Depending on the type and duration of the clinical study, this can vary from a few hours a…

What will be my compensation for every clinical trial? The financial compensation for a clinical trial varies between $150 for a single blood draw to more than $15,000 for a study with an in-patient stay and several outpatient visits. A clinical trial can last for more than 6 months. In that case, you get compensated…

What are the different phases of a clinical trial? The marketing of a medical treatment is subject to a clinical trial in order to assess its tolerance and efficacy. You will find below a graphic that explains the different clinical phases of clinical and therapeutic trials. The essential role of healthy volunteers for phase I…