Study Participant Etiquette & Policies
Thank you for your interest in Cliantha Research.
Medical advancement would not be possible without clinical trial participants. This may help to improve treatments/quality of life for yourself and others in the future.
Our mission at Cliantha is to ensure all study participants and employees are treated with integrity and respect at all times! We will always respect your right to withdraw from a study at any point in time and for any reason.
In keeping with our mission, we have created the following general etiquette and policies to ensure that you and other study participants have a positive experience while you are participating in studies at Cliantha.
Please familiarize yourself with these rules as they are designed to create a mutually respectful experience for you and our staff.
Study Participant Etiquette & Policies
| Inappropriate/Aggressive Behaviour | Inappropriate and/or aggressive behaviour (physical & verbal) towards staff and/or other study participants will NOT be tolerated and will result in suspension from current and/or future study participation at the discretion of Cliantha Research. |
| No show (General/Medical Screening) |
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise that require you to reschedule or cancel an appointment. Simply give us a call and we will be happy to work with you to schedule another time based on available appointments. Missed appointments without providing notification, are subject to the following:
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| No show (Study Check-in/Visits) |
If you qualify to participate in a study, please review the study time commitment and dates carefully to ensure your availability for the duration of the study. If circumstances arise that prevent you from participating, please contact us with as much notice as possible. Missed study check-in/visit(s) without providing notification, are subject to the following:
*You may appeal an indefinite ban after 1 year from the date of the ban. The decision to reinstate your file for study participation will be at the discretion of Cliantha Research. |
| No show (Return blood draw) |
Deduction from total study compensation. Please refer to your Informed Consent Document or speak to the study clinic staff. |
| Late Arrival (Study check-in & subsequent visits) |
Study Period 1 Check-in: Participants who have a confirmed spot in the study will lose their confirmed spot and may be placed on the stand-by list if they wish to continue in the study. Study Period 2 & subsequent period(s): Deduction from total study compensation. Please refer to your Informed Consent Document or speak to the study clinic lead. Continued inclusion in the study will be at the discretion of Cliantha Research. |
| Drug, Alcohol, Cotinine, Cannabinoids Lab Fails (applies to medical screening, study check-in and subsequent study visits) |
*You may appeal an indefinite ban after 1 year from the date of the ban. The decision to reinstate your file for study participation will be at the discretion of Cliantha Research. |
| Withdrawing from Study Screening and/or Study Participation | Participants who pass medical screening and sign an Informed Consent Document, may decide to not participate in a study and at any time.
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