Patient Rights & Responsibilities

You have the right to receive complete, understandable information about the study's purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, confidentiality protections, and your voluntary participation.

Participation is entirely voluntary. You may refuse or withdraw from a study at any time without penalty, loss of benefits, or impact on future care.

Your personal and medical information is protected under HIPAA and all applicable research privacy regulations. Only authorized research personnel will have access to your data.

You may ask questions at any time regarding the study, your care, your rights, or research procedures. You may request additional information before agreeing to participate.

You are entitled to considerate, non-discriminatory, culturally sensitive, and professional treatment at all times.

You will be informed of any payments, reimbursements, or costs associated with participation before you enroll.

You have the right to receive appropriate medical monitoring and to report side effects or adverse events to research staff immediately.

You will be informed of any medically appropriate alternatives outside of the study.

If you discontinue participation, the research team will discuss a safe transition plan if needed.

You may report concerns, feedback, or complaints to the research team or Institutional Review Board (IRB) without fear of retaliation.

You are responsible for giving complete and truthful medical history and personal information required for study eligibility.

You agree to follow study procedures, visit schedules, medication requirements, and reporting guidelines as outlined in the consent form.

You must immediately notify study staff of any new symptoms, side effects, or changes in your health during participation.

You are responsible for attending scheduled visits or notifying the research team if you must reschedule.

Inform the research team of any changes to medications, health conditions, or contact information during the study.

If you do not understand any aspect of the study, you are responsible for asking for clarification before proceeding.

All participants are expected to behave respectfully and follow facility guidelines to maintain a safe environment.

Any materials, devices, or medications provided for research use must be used as directed and returned when requested.

Study details, investigational products, or confidential information must not be shared publicly or with unauthorized individuals.

Notify the team if compensation or reimbursements are incorrect or missing so they can be resolved promptly.