THE CLINICAL TRIAL VOLUNTEER'S BILL OF RIGHTS

• To be told the purpose of the clinical trial

• To be told about all the risks, side effects or discomforts that might be reasonably expected

• To be told of any benefits that can be reasonably expected

• To be told what will happen in the study and whether any procedures, drugs or devices are different than those that are used as standard medical treatment

• To be told about options available and how they may be better or worse than being in a clinical trial

• To be allowed to ask any questions about the trial before giving consent and at any time during the course of the study

• To be allowed ample time, without pressure, to decide whether to consent or not to consent to participate

• To refuse to participate, for any reason, before and after the trial has started

• To receive a signed and dated copy of the informed consent

• To be told of any medical treatments available if complications occur during the trial