To participate in a clinical trial, please call (Orlando): 407-644-1122 What is a Clinical Trial?A clinical trial is a study that evaluates the effectiveness and safety of medication by monitoring its effect on people suffering from a psychiatric or medical disorder. All FDA-approved medications have evolved through this method of clinical research.What are the benefits of participation?People volunteering for a clinical trial have the opportunity to be treated with promising medications before they are available to the general population. Before starting study medication, each person receives a comprehensive medical examination and battery of laboratory tests to ensure that no other medical disorder is causing his/her symptoms.Why do people participate in studies?By entering a clinical trial people may help themselves, and also help others in the development of a new medication for their medical disorder. Since many people do not have insurance, clinical trials give people access to medication and treatment without the need for insurance, as study grants provide funds for the cost of treatment.How do I qualify for a study?You will need to make a consultation appointment with one of our health professionals to discuss your medical history, symptoms and current and past medications. Then we can determine if you're eligible for one of our studies. You must have symptoms of an illness being investigated and be willing to take study medication. There are several medical conditions which are almost always on the exclusion list for the participation guidelines of each study. Some of these include: major cancers less than 5 years in remission (but not including skin), glaucoma, seizure disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, opiate pain medications and recent heart attack. Pregnant or breastfeeding women are also not allowed to participate. What is Informed Consent?At our site, the Principal Investigator explains the purpose and procedures of the study, along with the benefits, risks, and alternatives to the proposed treatment. In addition, the expectations of the participant and staff during the study are made clear. Questions are encouraged and answered during informed consent. Open dialogue is maintained throughout the study.Is participation in a research study safe?You're safety is our highest priority. You are watched throughout the study for any harmful side effects. Since you are a volunteer, you may discontinue participation in a research study at any time if you feel it isn't working for you. We ask that you make a final appointment to return any study medication and to meet with the psychiatrist to review your symptoms and discontinuation reasons. At the end of the study we can provide a referral to a doctor in your area. What are the side effects?Each study medication has its different set of possible side effects. During your initial consultation appointment with one of our health professionals, if they determine you are eligible to participate, then they will explain to you the details of the study for which we think you are best qualified. They will let you know which study medication we are testing and provide you with an explanation of the possible side effects. What is the cost?There is no cost to the patient as a grant covers all medications, laboratory tests and procedures of the clinical trial. No insurance is necessary. Additional funds may be made available to cover the cost of transportation and other expenses involved during the trial.Does the Kolin Research Group only do drug studies? In addition to the important work in medical research, Dr. Kolin is in private practice which he established in 1971.To learn more about our studies please contact us or call 407-644-1122Address:Kolin Research Group, Suite 2021065 West Morse BoulevardWinter Park, Florida 32789Copyright (c) 2012 Kolin Research Group. All rights reserved.ContactPhone: 407-644-1122Email:info@kolinresearchgroup.comMap & DirectionsNavigation:HomeNow EnrollingFor ParticipantsAbout UsFor SponsorsContact FAQsSubmit A QuestionnaireCurrent StudiesContactPLEASE NOTE: In accordance with our HIPAA compliance plan, we will not respond to medical advice questions, request for records/results, or any patient specific information through e-mail. These requests need to be addressed through our main phone number (407) 644-1122 or via regular mail.
To participate in a clinical trial, please call (Orlando): 407-644-1122
What is a Clinical Trial?
A clinical trial is a study that evaluates the effectiveness and safety of medication by monitoring its effect on
people suffering from a psychiatric or medical disorder. All FDA-approved medications have evolved through this
method of clinical research.
What are the benefits of participation?
People volunteering for a clinical trial have the opportunity to be treated with promising medications before they
are available to the general population. Before starting study medication, each person receives a comprehensive
medical examination and battery of laboratory tests to ensure that no other medical disorder is causing his/her
symptoms.
Why do people participate in studies?
By entering a clinical trial people may help themselves, and also help others in the development of a new
medication for their medical disorder. Since many people do not have insurance, clinical trials give people access
to medication and treatment without the need for insurance, as study grants provide funds for the cost of
treatment.
How do I qualify for a study?
You will need to make a consultation appointment with one of our health professionals to discuss your
medical history, symptoms and current and past medications. Then we can determine if you're eligible for one of
our studies. You must have symptoms of an illness being investigated and be willing to take study medication.
There are several medical conditions which are almost always on the exclusion list for the participation guidelines of
each study. Some of these include: major cancers less than 5 years in remission (but not including skin), glaucoma,
seizure disorders, cirrhosis of the liver, opiate pain medications and recent heart attack. Pregnant or breastfeeding
women are also not allowed to participate.
What is Informed Consent?
At our site, the Principal Investigator explains the purpose and procedures of the study, along with the benefits, risks,
and alternatives to the proposed treatment. In addition, the expectations of the participant and staff during the study
are made clear. Questions are encouraged and answered during informed consent. Open dialogue is maintained
throughout the study.
Is participation in a research study safe?
You're safety is our highest priority. You are watched throughout the study for any harmful side effects. Since you are
a volunteer, you may discontinue participation in a research study at any time if you feel it isn't working for you. We
ask that you make a final appointment to return any study medication and to meet with the psychiatrist to review your
symptoms and discontinuation reasons. At the end of the study we can provide a referral to a doctor in your area.
What are the side effects?
Each study medication has its different set of possible side effects. During your initial consultation appointment with
one of our health professionals, if they determine you are eligible to participate, then they will explain to you the
details of the study for which we think you are best qualified. They will let you know which study medication we are
testing and provide you with an explanation of the possible side effects.
What is the cost?
There is no cost to the patient as a grant covers all medications, laboratory tests and procedures of the clinical trial.
No insurance is necessary. Additional funds may be made available to cover the cost of transportation and other
expenses involved during the trial.
Does the Kolin Research Group only do drug studies?
In addition to the important work in medical research, Dr. Kolin is in private practice which he established in 1971.
To learn more about our studies please contact us or call 407-644-1122
Address:
Kolin Research Group, Suite 202
1065 West Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, Florida 32789
Copyright (c) 2012 Kolin Research Group.
All rights reserved.
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PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with our HIPAA compliance plan, we will not respond to medical advice questions, request for
records/results, or any patient specific information through e-mail. These requests need to be addressed through our main
phone number (407) 644-1122 or via regular mail.
