Everything you need to know before deciding.
Taking part is voluntary. An investigational treatment may not provide individual benefit, and research doesn't replace your regular medical care.
From your first question to your last visit
A web contact form doesn't replace research consent. Nothing begins until you sign, and you can stop at any step.
Initial interest
You call or send a short request. It isn't enrollment.
Team contact
We explain the study and answer your questions.
Consent & screening
We review risks, benefits, schedule and compensation in person, then complete protocol screening.
Eligibility decision
The investigator confirms whether you qualify under the protocol.
Visits & follow-up
We support you at every visit. You can withdraw at any time.
What you can always expect.
Each study's exact terms are in its consent form, which you review before agreeing to anything.
Sign informed
Signing consent means you understand the study and agree to take part. It doesn't bind you to continue.
Risks & benefits
Every study has possible risks and may not benefit you. Some use placebo or randomization; we explain it beforehand.
Costs & compensation
Study visits and procedures are at no cost to you. Compensation, when offered, is for time and travel.
Clear answers.
Study-specific answers come from that study's approved documents.
What is a clinical study?
Research that evaluates a treatment by following a written protocol. Each protocol is reviewed and approved by an independent ethics committee (IRB) before the first person enrolls, and the team follows it visit by visit.
How is it decided if I qualify?
Each protocol sets criteria. After consent, the team completes screening and the investigator confirms your eligibility.
What does signing the consent form mean?
Signing consent means you understand the study and agree to take part. It doesn't bind you to continue: you can withdraw at any time.
What are the risks and possible benefits?
Every study has possible risks and may not benefit you individually. The specific risks and benefits are in its consent form, which you review with the team before agreeing to anything.
Could I receive a placebo?
Some studies compare the treatment to a placebo and assign groups at random. If it applies, it's explained in the consent form.
Does it cost anything? Do I need insurance?
Study visits and procedures are provided at no cost to you, and you don't need health insurance to take part. What each study covers is written in its consent form.
Will I be paid?
Studies that offer compensation pay for your time and travel, not for taking a medication. The exact amount and timing are in the consent form.
Who is responsible for a study-related injury?
Each study's consent form defines it, based on the protocol documents. Review it with the team before signing.
Who oversees my safety?
A licensed physician serves as principal investigator and is responsible for your care throughout. An independent IRB reviews the protocol and continues to oversee it.
Can I keep seeing my doctor?
Yes. The study doesn't replace your regular care. Some protocols require reporting certain medications; the team will tell you.
How many visits will I have?
It depends on the study. Some need visits a few times a month; others may include overnight stays. Each listing shows the schedule.
Can I withdraw once I've started?
Yes, at any time and for any reason. Withdrawing doesn't affect your regular care and you don't have to explain.
What happens to my personal information?
Your records are kept confidential under Florida law and the consent form. Data shared with the sponsor is coded, and your name never appears in published results.
How do I contact the team?
Call 786-381-5650, email centerslumina@gmail.com or use the contact form.