The LECOM Office of Research recognizes the importance of your decision to participate in a research study. Participation in a study is voluntary and you may choose not to participate at any time and your present or future relations with LECOM will not change in any way. Leaving the study will not result in any penalty or loss of benefit to which you are entitled. If you decide to stop participating in a health-care related study, you are encouraged to discuss your decision with your doctor.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding the study, the study investigator will provide you with a way to contact them. You may contact them anytime during or after the study. If you cannot reach the investigator or you wish to talk to someone other than the research investigator about the study, you may call the Office of Research at (814) 866-8142. If you have any questions about your rights as a research subject, concerns, complaints or wish to offer suggestions about the research study in which you are a participating, please contact the LECOM Office of Research at (814) 866-8142. All calls will be confidential and if you choose, anonymous.

Additional information for research participants:

• Human Subject Research at LECOM
• Glossary of Medical Terms
• Centers for Disease Control Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention Taking Part in Research Studies: What Questions Should You Ask?
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration – Why Volunteer? Clinical Trial Medical Treatments
• Share your questions, concerns, comments or suggestions