Frequently Asked Questions
Clinical research is a branch of research that determines the safety and effectiveness of treatments intended for human use.
A decentralized trial (DCT) is a clinical research trial where technology is used to collect study related data and communicate with participants. Tele-medicine visits are also used to complete any study related visits thus reducing or eliminating the need for clinic visits.
Participants do not have to pay, nor do they need insurance to participate in a decentralized trial. All trial-related supplies are provided at no cost and some trials even offer compensation for your participation.
Each of our trials may compensate differently, however, all our trials compensate you for your time. Specific information about compensation will be provided to you by our team prior to your consenting for a particular study.
Time commitments will be different for each trial. Specific information about time commitment will be provided to you by or team prior to your consenting for a particular study. A benefit of our decentralized trial model is that study related visits can take place from the comfort of your home and our team can work around your personal and work schedules.
Yes. Your participation in a clinical trial is voluntary and you are under no obligation to complete the trial. If you have questions or concerns, Virtual Research Group’s study team is always available to address any concerns.
Virtual Research Group takes data security seriously. Your personal data is confidential and securely stored to protect your identity. Prior to enrolling in a study, we discuss any information that will be collected and how it will be processed.
We never share your personal information. Once you join a trial at Virtual Research Group, you will be assigned a unique participant number to make sure you cannot be identified from your data. Only appropriate study personnel will be capable of matching you to this participant number.
Your confidentiality will always be maintained and published study results will never identify you.