How do I enroll?
Directions to the ACTU located at 4570 Children's Place, St. Louis, MO 63110
Step 1:
Call (314) 454-0058 to speak with a nurse. The nurse will
ask you some questions about your health status over the phone and schedule
an appointment that best fits the clinic and your schedule.
Step 2: Arrive
at the clinic for your scheduled appointment. This first appointment is a screening visit
which includes a medical history, blood tests, and discussion about clinical trials. This
visit provides you with the opportunity to see the clinic environment, meet the staff and
ask any questions you may have.
Step 3:
Arrive at the clinic for your second scheduled appointment. At this time the nurse will
share your test results with you and explain what they mean. Usually it is determined by
now if you are eligible for a trial. The trial will be explained in depth and time given
to you to ask questions and think about enrolling in the trial. You will know what is
required to participate, the benefits and the risks associated with participation. You
will receive a copy of the consent form for the study to read and discuss with your
primary healthcare provider.
Step 4: The decision is made by you whether or
not to participate in a clinical trial. You are encouraged to involve your
primary heath care provider in the decision process and your family and/or loved
ones. Your participation may involve taking the
medicines
provided by the clinic and returning to the clinic for follow-up visits. Remember, you may
choose to leave the study at any time, and this will not affect the medical care you
routinely receive from your primary healthcare providers.
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