The rights of clinical trial participant
The most important rights of clinical trial participants worth mentioning are:
- The patient has the right to complete information related to participation in the trial. If that information is incomprehensible, the patient has the right to further clarification by the doctor and the staff cooperating with the researcher
- A voluntary consent of the patient to participate in the trial is necessary. The patient has the right to refuse to participate
- The patient has the right to withdraw from the trial at any time without consequences
- The patient has the right to information about their condition at any time during the trial
- The patient has the right to protect their personal data
- The patient has the right to be informed of any new data concerning the drug being tested, which can have an impact on the decision to participate in the trial
The participation of the patient in a clinical trial is free of charge. Any medical expenses (cost of drugs being tested, specialist tests and medical care) are to be born by the sponsor of the trial.