For volunteers
Considering a clinical trial? Start here.
Everything you need to know about participating in a study with ALSA Research — what to expect, your rights, and how to decide whether a trial is right for you.
Start with the basics
What is a clinical trial?
How studies work, the four phases of research, and the protections that apply to every participant.
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What to expect
Participation guidelines
Your first visit step by step, your rights as a participant, and the practical details — visits, parking, logistics.
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Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Placebos, privacy, costs, leaving a study, and the other questions volunteers ask us most.
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Before anything else
Four things every volunteer should know.
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Study-related care at no cost
Study visits, labs, and imaging are provided at no cost — no insurance needed.
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Compensated for your time
Most studies offer a per-visit stipend plus travel reimbursement. Details are shared before you commit.
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Withdraw anytime
Participation is always voluntary. You can leave a study at any point, for any reason, without penalty.
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Independent oversight
Every study is reviewed by an Institutional Review Board whose only job is protecting participants.
Ready to see what's enrolling?
Browse current studies at our Manhattan, Stamford, and Bridgeport clinics — or contact us and we'll flag studies that fit.