What is informed consent?
Informed consent includes the purpose, schedule of procedures, risks and benefits, your rights as a study participant, your responsibilities as a participant, and contact information for each study.

In general what procedures can I anticiapte while participating in a study?
Most often you will have procedures very similar to your usual clinical visits, such as vital signs, physical exam, spirometry and blood work.  Some studies do have special procedures that will be explained to you in detail.  Procedures can occur at the CF Clinic, at the Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU), or even inpatient at the hospital.

When I come to a study visit who will see me?
You may see several different people at study visits, similarly to your clinical visits.  Usually, this includes your study coordinator, provider and respiratory therapist.

Do I need to tell my primary physician that I am participating in a clinical trial?
It is always a good idea to keep your care team updated on any interventions that could impact your healthcare.  The research team is separate from your care team, so we do not discuss your clinical trial participation unless you give us permission.

For other frequently asked questions on clinical trials, check out:

https://www.cff.org/research-clinical-trials/how-do-clinical-trials-work