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-What's
involved in participating in a PRACS study? -Are there any side effects? -How do I get involved? |
| What's involved in participating in a PRACS study? |
| In a
typical study, you might check in at the PRACS facility on a Friday
evening for an overnight stay. Dosing of the drug takes place the
following morning and samples are collected from you over the next
24 to 48 hours. We need you to stay at PRACS during the study, and
all meals and accommodations are provided for you. Studies typically
run from Friday evening through Sunday morning, but some studies are
scheduled during the week. Most studies cover two weekends, with the
second weekend duplicating the schedule of the first. You'll be given
the generic version of the drug one weekend and the brand counterpart
the other weekend. We are then able to compare the absorption and
elimination of the two versions in your body. "We hope along the way
that you have a good time, meet some fun people...and maybe finish
that book you've wanted to get to!" |
| Are there any side effects? |
| Any
drug may have some side effects, but at PRACS, we take every precaution
to minimize problems. Since many of the drugs we evaluate have been
on the market for several years, the potential side effects are already
known. As an additional safety measure, studies are designed so participants
remain at PRACS until the drug is essentially eliminated from the
body. |
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| How do I get involved? |
| Just
give us a call at 27-PRACS. Remember, we're local people just like
you, and we'd like to get to know you. We'll set up a screening visit
and a physical examination with a licensed practitioner (at no cost
to you) to make sure you meet the study requirements. We believe you'll
find taking part in a PRACS study is a rewarding experience. You'll
meet new friends, earn some extra money and have a part in advancing
medical research and enhancing healthcare. |
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