A clinical trial can only start after researchers determine that the study is scientifically justified and approval is granted by local ethics committees and health authorities.
Before you officially enroll, the research team will go over the details of the study, including how long it will last, and what procedures you will encounter. Agreeing to participate after this thorough explanation is called informed consent, and it’s a key step in the process of getting you started.
During the trial, you’ll meet members of the research team, who will be available to you from start to finish. This team includes the investigator, another name for the doctor or scientist in charge of the entire trial. You will also have a lot of interaction with physicians and nurses who are there to guide you through the process.
Once you complete a clinical trial, you should feel a sense of pride knowing that you played a big role in the advancement of a medical treatment. At the end of the trial, the trial team will examine the results, and you will have an opportunity to see what the doctors discovered. The results will also be published for the public to review, because this is a part of Novo Nordisk’s commitment to transparency.
Additionally, once your role in the trial is complete, you will be offered the best possible treatment, at the discretion of the investigator.
