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Trial Phases · 6 min read
Trial phases, explained in plain language
What Phase 1 through Phase 4 generally mean, and why a study label tells you about its stage, not its quality.
Informed Consent · 5 min read
Understanding informed consent before you sign up
Informed consent is an ongoing conversation, not a single signature. Here is what it generally covers.
Screening · 4 min read
What study screening generally involves
Screening is how a study team checks whether a study is a good fit. It is handled by the study team, not by a reading site.
Participant Rights · 5 min read
Your rights as a research volunteer
A short guide to the protections volunteers generally have, from privacy to the right to leave.
Study Visits · 4 min read
What a typical study visit can look like
From check-in to follow-up calls, a practical look at the rhythm of study visits.
Study Designs · 6 min read
Randomized, blinded, observational: decoding study designs
The words in a study title tell you a lot. Here is how to read them.