House Rules & FAQs

WHAT IS A CLINICAL TRIAL?

A clinical trial is a scientific study that involves people.  A clinical trial investigates whether a medicine is safe and effective for the treatment of a disease or medical condition. They are generally conducted by pharmaceutical companies in collaboration with independent investigators (doctors).

All our studies are approved by the Ministry of Health and the NZ Ethics Committee. 

• A Phase I trial: The trial focuses on the safety of the medicine.
• Phase II: Focuses mostly on the effectiveness of the study medicine in treating the intended disease
• Phase III: In this phase the focus is on safety, effectiveness and determining the right dose to treat the disease.

WHAT DOES PARTICIPATION IN A CLINICAL STUDY INVOLVE?

Before agreeing to participate in the trial, participants need to read the participant information sheet and understand what participation in the trial will involve.

The Investigator will answer any questions necessary at any time of the study.

If you decide to take part in the study, you will be asked to sign a consent form.

By signing the Consent Form study participants are agreeing to participate in the study.

Participation in clinical trials is voluntary; you can withdraw from the study at any time

It is important that study participants attend all the clinic visits as prescribed by the study staff.

CCST cannot guarantee your place in a study until you are admitted and dosed.

WILL I BE PAID FOR TAKING PART?

For healthy volunteer studies and many disease specific studies you will be reimbursed for your time and inconvenience at the end of the study. Full payment is conditional on completing the study and complying with the restrictions.

If you are receiving a benefit or allowance from a government agency, you may wish to discuss this with your case manager prior to taking part. The payment advice you receive will state that you were paid from the admission visit until the final follow-up visit.  CCST staff are not qualified to provide advice on tax issues.

Once you have been accepted onto a study you will be offered taxis or a travel allowance to get to and from your visits.

There is no payment or travel allowance for screening visits.

Please bring all your own toiletries and personal items in a small bag. As there is limited storage for personal items, please do not bring large suitcases. Footwear is required and must be worn at all times, except when on your bed. CCST provides towels and bedding. You can also bring cell phones and small electronic devices.

Valuables – CCST is not responsible for any unsecured personal or valuable items. Food and Water bottles – CCST provides all your food and drink during your stay. Only the food and drink we provide is permitted in our unit. Research staff may conduct bag searches to ensure these restrictions are adhered to.

Visitors are not allowed to bring any food, drink or medications into CCST.

Please remain in the building and upstairs at all times while staying overnight. The balcony is for staff access only. Due to early morning starts and out of consideration to other study participants, you are expected to be in bed by 11pm.

Please be considerate to others and keep noise to a minimum. Visiting hours are between 2.30pm – 8pm daily and limited to 2 visitors per person.

All visitors must sign in and out of the building at reception and are permitted in the lounge area only.

During overnight stays, you may use your device on the ward at the discretion of staff. The nursing staff can provide the Wi-Fi password.

Please use your own cell phones for calls but do not use your cell phones during assessments or rest periods.

We are unable to provide parking. There is metered parking on Tuam Street and in the nearby parking lots. Secure overnight cycle parking is available. CCST can arrange taxis for transport if required.

To protect the privacy of you, other study participants and CCST staff, photography or filming by cameras, cell phones or any other digital device is strictly NOT permitted.

If your study includes overnight stays, you are required to stay at CCST for the full 24 hour period.