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About Clinical Trials

About Clinical Trials

What is a clinical trial?

A clinical trial is a carefully designed research study that involves human participants and aims to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and overall effectiveness of new medical interventions. These interventions may include drugs, vaccines, therapies, diagnostic tools, surgical procedures, or medical devices.

Clinical trials are essential to medical research, providing critical data that guide clinical decisions, enhance patient care, and ensure new treatments are safe and effective before approval for widespread use.

Four Phases of Clinical Trial

Before a drug or device can be sold to consumers, it must go through several stages of approval in the clinical trials process.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the four phases:

Phase I

Safety & Dosage

Phase I evaluates the safety of a new treatment and determines the appropriate dosage. It involves a small group of healthy volunteers or patients to monitor how the treatment is tolerated.

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approximately 20
to 100 participants

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Few weeks - several months

Phase II

Effectiveness & Side Effects

This phase evaluates how well the treatment works for a specific condition while continuing to monitor safety and side effects. It involves a larger group of patients who have the targeted condition.

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up to several
hundred participants

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Several months - 2 years

Phase III

Effectiveness & Adverse Reactions

Involving a large group of patients, this phase confirms the treatment’s effectiveness, monitors adverse reactions, and compares it to existing standard treatments to evaluate its overall benefit.

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300 to 3,000
participants

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1 - 4 years, can be longer

Phase IV

Effectiveness & Safety

After the treatment is approved and available to the public, this phase gathers additional information on its long term effects, benefits, and optimal use.Several thousand participants

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Several thousand
participants

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Usually 1 or more years

Steps to join a clinical Trial

Your involvement today paves the way for tomorrow's innovations

Medical breakthroughs are the result of countless dedicated individuals from all walks of life, united in their commitment to a greater good.

Deciding to join a clinical trial is a deeply personal choice. Your participation has the power to transform not only your own health but also the lives of many others facing similar medical challenges.

Key steps to join a clinical trial

Pre-Screen

If you're considering joining a clinical trial, the first step is usually an initial pre-screening. This involves answering questions about your health and medical history, and a thorough pre-screener tailored to the specific study you are interested in typically online or over the phone.

Medical Records

After the initial pre-screening, the next step is to request and review your medical records. This helps ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the clinical trial. Our team will guide you through this process to make it as smooth as possible.

Schedule Screening Visit

Once you pass the pre-screening phase, our team will schedule your screening visit. During this visit, you'll complete the informed consent form and may undergo study-related assessments, such as physical exams, lab tests, and other evaluations, depending on the study.

Randomization Visit

Once it's confirmed that you fully qualify based on the screening assessments,you'll be officially enrolled in the clinical trial and begin receiving the study medication according to the trial protocol. You will have different follow up visits and are compensated for the visits.

Ready to Take the First Step? Discover our ongoing studies by clicking the button below. Your participation could change lives. Eligibility criteria apply

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Know your rights as a participant

As a participant in a clinical trial, it's crucial to be aware of your rights to ensure your safety and well-being.

Right to
withdraw

Know Risks
and Benefits

Informed
Consent

Confidentiality

Ask Questions
Compensation

Compensation
for Study-related
Injuries

FAQS

Your Guide to Clinical Trial Participation

Want to learn more about LINQ Research LLC? Have a question? We are here to ensure that your
participation is as safe and informed as possible.

A clinical trial is a research study with human participants to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of medical treatments, drugs, or interventions. These trials develop new therapies and improve existing ones, typically conducted in phases to ensure safety and efficacy.

Participation in a clinical trial is open to people of all ages, health statuses, ethnicities, and backgrounds—no insurance or proof of legal status is typically required. However, eligibility depends on specific criteria defined by the researchers for each trial. Some trials recruit healthy volunteers, while others require participants with certain medical conditions or medical histories, so eligibility may vary between trials.

Each clinical trial is different, but participation typically includes pre-screening, screening to confirm eligibility, and follow-up visits to monitor safety and effectiveness. Visits usually occur in a clinic and feel like regular doctor appointments, with some check-ins done by phone or online. You’ll be asked to follow study instructions, take medications as directed, attend scheduled visits, and report any changes. Throughout the trial, you’ll stay in contact with the study team. Participation is always voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time.

Each clinical trial has specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, so eligibility can vary. You may qualify for one study but not another. To find out if you're eligible, contact our Patient Enrollment Specialist team at (281) 667-4622 to explore current trial options.

By participating, you may gain access to new treatments before they are widely available and receive expert medical care from a dedicated research team. Your involvement helps advance medical research, contributing to better treatments for future patients. Additionally, you can take a more active role in your healthcare and learn more about your condition.

Our studies are conveniently located across Pearland, TX and surrounding areas Here are some of our locations:
  • 2743 Smith Ranch Road, Pearland, Texas, 77584
  • 11021 Shadow Creek Parkway #102, Pearland, TX, 77584
  • 3244 Meridiana Parkway, Suite 600, Rosharon, TX 77583
  • 7103 S Peek Rd Ste 520, Richmond, TX 77407
  • 21800 Katy Fwy #240, Katy, TX 77449
If you have any specific questions or need further details, it's best to contact us directly at (281) 916-4220 or contact us here
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