Clinical Research of West Florida, Inc - Tampa

- Read All Information Carefully - Ask Questions about procedures and requirements - Understand your responsibilities as a study participant - Communicate openly with the clinical research staff - Arrive on time for appointments and/or call if you have to reschedule

We maintain a HIPAA compliant database that is only used by CRWF to identify potentially eligible patients for current and upcoming clinical trials. Should you not qualify for a current study, we will confirm that you would like to be added to our database, and we will contact you when something applicable is available.

We are continually adding new studies. Contact us if you don’t see the indication that you are interested in and we can check our pipeline of upcoming studies and/or add you to our database to contact once we have something that meets your needs.

You may participate in one clinical trial at a time. A 30 day wait period is typically required before enrolling into another clinical trial.

The commitment to a clinical trial varies from a few weeks to up to several years. You will be told during your initial visit exactly what is expected of you during the trial, so you can make a decision about whether or not you want to continue with the screening process.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strict guidelines and regulations that help ensure the safety of clinical trials. The FDA is an agency of the United States government charged with, among other things, the oversight of the development of investigational drugs and medical devices. According to the FDA, “Carefully conducted clinical trials are the safest and fastest way to find treatments that work in people and new ways to improve health.”

We have multiple facilities in the Tampa Bay area to include one Phase 1 Unit and Outpatient Research Site in Clearwater and one Outpatient Research Site in Tampa. See the About Us page for additional address information.

A board certified or board eligible medical doctor and/or highly trained clinical research staff work together to provide you with medical oversight throughout your participation in the study.

Some studies compare the medication being tested in one group against another group taking a placebo (a look-alike pill or tablet that has no active ingredient). You will be told if there is a placebo involved in the study you are considering enrolling in so you can make an informed decision about whether to enroll in the study.

No, there are no costs associated with participation. Participants that meet all study criteria are eligible to receive compensation for time and travel related to participation. Compensation varies from study to study.

No. Medical insurance is not required to participate in any clinical studies. If accepted for the trial, participants are provided study medication and medical care by our board certified/board eligible doctors and staff.

“The health of millions has been improved because of advances in science and technology, and the willingness of thousands of individuals like you to take part in clinical research. The role of volunteer subjects as partners in clinical research is crucial in the quest for knowledge that will improve the health of future generations. Without your help, the research studies at the Clinical Center cannot be accomplished.” (Provided by NIH, National Institute of Health)

All clinical research sites are provided study-related medications and medical devices for trials. New study-related medications and devices are developed through well-established guidelines and regulations designed by the FDA to ensure their safety and effectiveness by the time they reach the public. Additionally, clinical sites are required to report to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) that monitors the patient’s experience throughout the study’s trial period.