What Happens at a Clinical Trial Screening Visit?
What Happens at a Clinical Trial Screening Visit?
Thinking about joining a clinical trial? It's normal to wonder what the first visit will be like. A screening visit is simply a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to get to know us. Here's what to expect.
Before you arrive
If you've applied through our website and had a pre-screening call with our healthcare team, you may be invited in for a screening visit. It's how we check whether a study is a safe and suitable fit for you.
When you arrive
Head to reception on Level 3 at 99 Pacific Highway, Charlestown. Our friendly staff will greet you, and you may be asked to fill in some paperwork. Then a Clinical Trial Coordinator (we call them CTCs) will come and meet you.
Meeting the team
Your CTC will take you to a consultation room to see one of our doctors, who will explain the study step by step. They’ll conduct a range of tests, depending on the study you're screening for, which may include a physical examination and collecting blood or urine samples.
Ask us anything
This is your chance to ask questions about the study or the treatment. No question is too small, and our team is happy to give you as much information as you need. Feeling confident about your decision matters to us.
How long will it take?
A screening visit can take around three hours, so it's worth planning your day around it.
What happens next?
If you're eligible, you'll be enrolled, sign an informed consent form and receive your appointment schedule. Every study we run is approved by an independent ethics committee, a group that checks studies are safe and fair for participants.
If you're not eligible, please don't take it personally. Every study has specific requirements to protect participants' safety. With your consent, we'll keep your details on file and let you know if another study comes up that may suit you better.
Ready to find out more?
We've been running clinical studies in the Hunter Region since 2013. To view our list of currently enrolling clinical trials,
visit our study page.
