Patient Resources
Your role in clinical trials – information, choice, safety
Participating in a clinical trial is a decision that requires knowledge, trust, and clear information. Our unit prioritizes full and transparent communication with patients. We want every potential participant to know what to expect – what their rights are, what the potential benefits are, and what the risks involve. Your health and safety are our absolute priority.
Participating in a clinical trial is an important decision. Our unit provides patients with clear and reliable information so that everyone can make an informed decision about participating. Your safety and health are always most important to us.
What can you gain?
- Access to innovative therapies before they become widely available
- Care from a qualified medical team with experience in clinical trials
- An impact on the development of future treatment methods
- Diagnostic support at no additional cost
Your rights:
- The right to full and clear protection of personal data
- The option to withdraw from the study at any time
- Protection provided by the clinical trial insurance
How to sign up?
- Check currently recruiting trials – link
What is the participation process?
- Initial contact – a preliminary conversation or invitation.
- Screening process – checking if you meet the study criteria.
- Informed consent – you receive all the information and make your decision.
- Study participation – visits and procedures according to the protocol.
- Study completion – a summary and further recommendations.
What are clinical trials?
- Scientific processes testing the safety and efficacy of new therapies
- Conducted in accordance with international standards (ICH-GCP, Declaration of Helsinki)
- Based on a protocol defining the objectives and procedures These are scientific studies that test the efficacy and safety of new therapies. They are conducted in accordance with international standards (ICH-GCP, Declaration of Helsinki). Each trial is conducted according to a strictly defined protocol.
What should you know?
- Clinical trials involve risks
- Participation is strictly voluntary
- The possibility of being placed in a control group (including receiving a placebo)
- You must factor the study visits and procedures into your daily schedule
INFORMATION ABOUT CLINICAL TRIALS
The Patient in Clinical Trials service is a project implemented by the Medical Research Agency along with its Partners. It’s an official, reliable, and constantly updated information source created with the goal of bringing the topic of clinical trials closer to patients and their loved ones. The site contains reliable and understandable content explaining, among other things, what clinical trials are, what their stages are, what rights and obligations are available to patients, and what the process of joining a trial looks like. Patient in Clinical Trials also serves as a source of practical tips regarding participant safety, as well as dispelling myths and doubts related to participation in trials. Thanks to this, it plays an important educational role and supports patients in making informed decisions about participation in clinical trials.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CLINICAL TRIALS
The Patient in Clinical Trials website features a dedicated section with educational materials made for patients. This includes brochures that explain what clinical trials are, what their purpose is, and why they are necessary. The section also provides information about participants’ rights and responsibilities, as well as who ensures their safety. In addition, it offers materials focused on specific topics, which help patients gain a clearer understanding of the entire clinical trial process in an easy-to-follow way.
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Educational and informational films
The Patient in Clinical Trials service also offers educational and informational films, which explain the most important issues related to participation in clinical trials in an accessible and attractive form. Video materials help patients and their loved ones understand what trials involve, what benefits and risks they carry, and how the participation process works, serving as a valuable complement to brochures and guides.
CLINICAL TRIALS FOR THE YOUNGEST PATIENTS
In order to tailor educational and informational content to the needs of the youngest patients, the “Tadzik – Ambassador for Pediatric Clinical Trials” project was created within the Patient in Clinical Trials service. This is an initiative dedicated to children and their caregivers, aimed at bringing topics related to clinical trials closer in an understandable, friendly, and age-appropriate manner for the youngest audience.
Patient Application Form
If you are interested in participating in a clinical trial, please complete the application form.
We will contact you if we find a study suitable for you.
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