Trial Participation

If your teenager is between the ages 13-17 and is experiencing the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia, feel free to contact our office to obtain more information about our clinical trial or set up an appointment for an assessment with our clinical staff.  You can call our office at 877-453-0404 or complete the form on this page and someone will contact you shortly.  Free transportation to and from our office is available if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Participating in a Study

Why do clinical trials exist?

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require that all prescription medications be evaluated for safety and efficacy before they are marketed to the public.  So before a new medication can be made available, it must undergo extensive testing.  Clinical trials are part of this testing process.

What are some of the possible benefits of my teen participation?

  • Your teen will have access to potentially new study medications or therapies that are not otherwise available
  • Your teen will receive study-related medical care for the condition being studied
  • You and your teen will be helping other adolescents be contributing to medical research and treatment advances

Does it cost anything to participate in the study?

  • There is no monetary cost to you to participate in this study.  Nor do you have to pay for the study drug, visits, or procedures that are a part of the clinical trial.

 

Some key questions to ask the clinical staff before your teenager participates in a study

  • What is the purpose of this specific study?
  • Will my child receive any follow up care after the study has ended?
  • What are the obligations and expectations of me and my child as a volunteer?
  • How many visits to the clinic are required?

What are my other options if I choose not to have my child participate in this study?


Questionnaire:


Please let us know which of the following symptoms you’ve noticed your child has experienced:

 Social withdrawal Intense Anxiety Loss of appetite Loss of hygiene Delusions Difficulties processing information Hearing/seeing things that aren’t there Feeling depressed/causing self-harm NONE

Has your child been treated with schizophrenia before?
 Yes No

Is your child currently receiving treatment for schizophrenia?
 Yes No

Does your child have a history of any of the following?

 Seizure Disorder Stroke Head Injury Brain Tumor Cancer NONE

What is your child's gender?
 Male Female

How old is your child?

Parent's Name (First and Last):

Child's Name (First and Last):

Phone:

Email Address:

Is the child a resident of Washington State?

Zip Code:

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