Convince your environment of your participation
Take a look at some key facts and share this information with your friends and family to give them a better understanding of your participation in clinical trials
Have you enrolled in a clinical trial with ICON? Fantastic!
However, it's possible that your friends and family may not fully understand or even react negatively to your participation in a clinical trial. Often, this is because they don't have a clear understanding of what clinical research entails.
For example, do they know that your participation contributes to the development of new medications that can improve the lives of countless people?
Below are some important facts you can share with your circle to help them better understand your participation in clinical trials.
1. Meaningful contribution and impact
By participating in clinical trials, you are actively contributing to the development of new medications. Your involvement can lead to breakthroughs in the treatment of severe diseases and conditions. Your participation can therefore make a significant difference in the health and well-being of others.
2. Safety and ethics
Clinical research is strictly regulated and undergoes extensive ethical assessments. Your safety and well-being are always the highest priority during the research process. During your participation in the research center, you will be closely monitored 24/7 by specialized doctors and nurses. Medical examinations such as blood tests, blood pressure measurements, and heart rate monitoring are conducted at various times throughout the day. In short, your health is closely monitored during the trial. You always have the right to ask questions and to voluntarily withdraw from the trial at any time.
3. Safety procedure
In most trial, a small amount of the drug is administered. We observe how the medication is absorbed by your body, how it is eliminated, and what the possible side effects are. You are not made sick beforehand to see if the drug works. Each year, over 2,000 people in the Netherlands participate in clinical trials at ICON. So, you are definitely not the first.
4. Positive additional benefits
During the trial, you will have ample opportunity to study, work (online), or relax. During the trial, you will interact with a diverse group of people who are also participating. Playing games together, for example, is also an option. As a token of appreciation, you will receive an attractive compensation for your participation in the trial. This financial benefit can help you achieve your goals and cover other important aspects of your life.
Share this information!
Share these points with your friends and family to give them a fuller understanding of the benefits of your participation in clinical trials. It is not only a valuable contribution to society but also an opportunity for personal growth, new encounters, and financial rewards. Together, we can contribute to medical progress and improve the quality of life for many.
