Post by vark on Jan 12, 2016 5:27:10 GMT -5
they dont tell you what you don't ask.
always ask, how many in the study? how many alternates? how many will you screen? it's hard to get a straight answer to that third question, so you may need to rephrase it a few times, and if they still wont tell you, tell them to have the study coordinator get back to you, because you'll need to know that. they are -supposed- to answer your questions so your consent can be informed, but sometimes they don't. groups of 8 are pretty common these days and i try to avoid those screenings because of high odds. but being number 18 doesnt mean you won't get in. typically 1/3 will flunk the screening, some won't show up, say they have 4 alternates so 12 total you might make it into that group. ask if there is a next cohort you could roll over to. i've never been to worldwide.
always ask, how many in the study? how many alternates? how many will you screen? it's hard to get a straight answer to that third question, so you may need to rephrase it a few times, and if they still wont tell you, tell them to have the study coordinator get back to you, because you'll need to know that. they are -supposed- to answer your questions so your consent can be informed, but sometimes they don't. groups of 8 are pretty common these days and i try to avoid those screenings because of high odds. but being number 18 doesnt mean you won't get in. typically 1/3 will flunk the screening, some won't show up, say they have 4 alternates so 12 total you might make it into that group. ask if there is a next cohort you could roll over to. i've never been to worldwide.