Module 3
What actually happens in a trial
The whole journey — from screening to follow-up — plus your rights, informed consent, what the visits are like, and how risks and benefits are weighed.
By the end of this module, you'll know what taking part really involves, so nothing about the process catches you off guard.
The unknown is the scary part. So let’s make it known. This module walks the entire path of a trial, step by step, and spends real time on your rights — including the one that matters most: you can leave at any time.
- 1 What is the step-by-step journey of a clinical trial? Know the whole path of a clinical trial, in order, so nothing along the way catches you by surprise. 5 min
- 2 What is informed consent, and can I really leave a trial? Understand informed consent as an ongoing conversation you control, including your firm right to leave a trial at any time. 4 min
- 3 What does taking part in a clinical trial look like day to day? Picture the real day-to-day of being in a trial, including visits, tests, your care team, and the care you keep receiving. 4 min
- 4 What are the risks and benefits of joining a clinical trial? Weigh the possible benefits and risks of a trial honestly, and understand how your safety is watched throughout. 5 min
- 5 What are randomization, blinding, and placebos in a cancer trial? Understand randomization, blinding, and control groups, and get the honest truth about placebos in cancer trials. 4 min
5 lessons · about 22 minutes