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Participation,
demystified.

Four steps, one clear timeline, no gotchas. Below is what actually happens from the first phone call to the day a study closes — plus the answers to the questions we get every week.

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§ 01 / Steps

The four stages.

From inquiry to closeout
i
Day 1 · Call

A short, no-pressure conversation.

10–15 minutes with a coordinator. You describe your breathing, current meds, and history. We flag anything that might fit — and we say so plainly if nothing does.

ii
Week 1–2 · Screening

A 90-minute clinic visit.

Full pulmonary function testing on-site, a chart review with Dr. Parodi, and a plain-English walkthrough of the protocol. You sign consent only when ready.

iii
Months 1–12 · Study

Scheduled visits, covered costs.

Typically monthly. Medication, labs, and imaging are covered by the sponsor. Compensation per protocol. You can withdraw at any point, for any reason.

iv
Month 12+ · Closeout

A warm handoff, not a drop-off.

Final safety visit, written summary of what the study learned, and — where eligible — a path to open-label access to the therapy that was tested.

§ 02 / Safety

Three promises on visit one.

IRB-monitored · 2024 audit clean
01 · Independence

An independent review board watches over every study.

No trial at Veritas Clinical Research runs without ongoing oversight from an IRB that has no financial stake in the outcome. If they pause a study, we pause it the same day.

02 · Transparency

Your data is yours, always.

Lab results, imaging, pulmonary function scores — all of it. We send copies to your primary doctor and your pulmonologist on request. No black box.

03 · Exit

You can leave any study, any day.

No questions, no guilt, no administrative delay. A short form, and your standard care continues uninterrupted. We stay friendly either way.

§ 03 / FAQ

Questions we hear every week.

Plain English · no acronyms
01

Is it safe?

Every study is reviewed by an independent IRB and continuously monitored. No first-in-human dosing happens at Veritas Clinical Research — only Phase 2+ programs with established safety data. You can withdraw at any time, for any reason.

02

What's the cost?

Zero. All study-related visits, medications, labs, and imaging are covered by the sponsor. Most studies also compensate participants for time and travel — typically $40–$150 per visit.

03

Do I keep my own doctor?

Yes. Veritas Clinical Research works alongside your primary care physician and pulmonologist. We send visit summaries to whoever you designate and coordinate directly on anything that changes.

04

What if I don't qualify?

We tell you clearly and quickly. With your permission, we keep your information on file for a future study that might be a better fit.

05

Will I get the real drug?

It depends on the study design. Some are placebo-controlled; others are open-label. We walk through exactly what each protocol involves during your screening visit — before you sign anything.

06

Can I quit?

Anytime. No questions, no penalty, no impact on your care. A short form, and your standard treatment resumes uninterrupted.

◈ Ready when you are

Start with a conversation.

Twenty minutes on the phone. No commitment, no consent forms, no paperwork. You leave knowing whether anything fits — and we leave knowing how to help.