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VOLUNTEERS:
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I’m
eligible to participate?
Prospective study
participants will have to undergo a medical/health screening. This may
include:
- Clinical Examination
- Blood Test
- ECG
- Chest X-ray
All these tests are performed
at our expense. Additionally, a doctor will be present to discuss the
results.
My tests showed that
I’m eligible to participate, what’s my commitment like?
We have many varied
studies conducted at our centre and you may choose to take part in any
study that you are eligible for and which fits into your schedule.
The studies have
varying commitments, from 1-2 attendances of 1- 2 hours to multiple days of
tests. Should you express any interest in our studies, please feel free to
approach our friendly staffs who will discuss available study options with
you.
How do I know if
this is safe for me?
There are some
overriding guidelines that determine conduct of clinical research in human
subjects.
In recent times, these
originate from Declaration of Helsinki of the World Medical Assembly. This
declaration mandates that any research study in human subjects/ patients
must have approval of an independent Ethical Review committee and that all
participants should be subject to freely given informed consent.
All screening and
studies that you participate at our centre are subject to approval by a
Research Ethnics Committee of the National Healthcare Group.
In additional, the
Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA) must approve all studies
involving medicines.
The Lilly-NUS Centre
for Clinical Pharmacology operates in accordance with Good Clinical
Practice Guidelines, Confidentiality and Privacy Standards observed by the
various government and international bodies worldwide.
Would my health
information be released to the public?
Please be assured that
all personal health information collected during screening and studies are
kept confidential. This information will be accessed only by authorized
personnel involved in study conduct, data analysis and reporting and to
regulatory agency inspection personnel as required.
How would I be
compensated?
Volunteers would be
compensated for transport expenses and time for study and screening
activities.
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