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Answers to your questions about volunteering for an important research study at Pivotal Research Centers

What is a Clinical Trial?
What happens during a Clinical Trial?
What is it like to go to a Pivotal Research Centers facility?
What is Pivotal Research Centers?
What items are typically provided by Pivotal Research at no charge?
Do Pivotal Research doctors work with my primary care physician?
Who are the doctors at Pivotal Research Centers?

What is a Clinical Trial?

Participating in a clinical trial is important for the research of investigational treatments for medical conditions. We at Pivotal Research Centers work with pharmaceutical companies to study these investigational medications. Only after Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval can your physician prescribe the medication. Pivotal Research depends on study volunteers like you to participate in these important research programs.

What happens during a clinical trial?

Your participation begins with the informed consent. This form is reviewed by an independent ethics board to ensure its accuracy and compliance with ethical standards. Each study participant reads the informed consent describing the clinical trial. It includes information about the potential benefits as well as potential risks of study participation. At that time your questions will be answered by a Pivotal Research study expert. Once enrolled in a study, you will have your vital signs taken, a physical examination, usually an EKG, and any other necessary tests required by the study. Once all qualifications are met, you are given the study medication we are investigating. There is no cost for these services and you may receive compensation for participation, once you have entered into a study.

What is it like to go to a Pivotal Research Centers facility?

We try to make each visit a comfortable and enjoyable one. Our doctors and staff are experts in their fields and work with study volunteers like you every day. The office is a quiet and inviting place to be. Our staff is well trained and experienced at what they do. We are not in a hurry and have the time to listen to your concerns and questions about the trial. We invite questions and enjoy helping you understand your condition and our clinical studies.

What is Pivotal Research Centers?

Pivotal Research Centers specializes in high quality clinical research. It is staffed by medical professionals who understand and care about the people who volunteer for the clinical studies. Our personnel are experts in their fields and have a commitment to conducting the clinical trials in a relaxed and pleasant setting. Pivotal Research is funded through research grants from pharmaceutical companies, and does not charge for any services we provide.

Participating in a clinical trial is important for the research of investigational treatments for medical conditions. We at Pivotal Research Centers work hand in hand with pharmaceutical companies to study these investigational medications. Only after Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval can your physician prescribe the medication. Pivotal Research depends on study volunteers like you to participate in these important research programs.

Pivotal Research Centers was established in 1993 and has grown into three locations; two sites in the Phoenix Metropolitan area (Peoria /Sun City and Mesa), and a site in the Metropolitan area of Salt Lake City.

What items are typically provided by Pivotal Research at no charge?

• Physical examination
• Laboratory tests
• Electrocardiogram (EKG)
• Vital signs: Blood pressure, Pulse, weight
• Specialized tests, i.e., memory, depression and anxiety tests
• Discussion of your test results with a physician
• Study medication
• Compensation, once entered into study

Do Pivotal Research doctors work with my primary care physician?

Yes, with your written permission Pivotal Research will share the results of your tests with your primary care physician. If needed, Pivotal doctors call a study volunteer's physician to discuss eligibility in the clinical study and Pivotal doctors are available for any questions from the your doctor.

Who are the doctors at Pivotal Research Centers?

Each is a highly capable and experienced in clinical trials. You can always reach the study physician by calling Pivotal Research and asking to speak to the doctor. They are happy to answer any research question you may have. All of Pivotal's doctors are board certified in their specialities. For more information about Pivotal Research Center's doctors, click here.

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