Informed consent is how you learn about the details of the clinical trial. Researchers give you this information so you can make a choice about whether you want to enroll.

Researchers will explain:

• The trial's purpose
• How long it will take
• What you will do
• Possible risks and benefits
• How they will protect the privacy of your health records

You can take the informed consent form home to read at any time, but you must sign the form before you join a clinical trial.

Informed consent lasts throughout the trial. The research team will talk with you about the trial and any side effects or other risks they found.