Volunteer Preparation for a Clinical Research Study

For most studies at Rochester Clinical Research, the following pre-appointment instructions will apply. Your study coordinator will give you specific instructions regarding your visit.

Bring all bottles and/or cards to every appointment.
Do not take your study medication the morning of the visit.
Fast with nothing to eat by mouth. WATER is OK; please drink water during the evening and morning. Your study coordinator will let you know how long to fast.
Bring any study diaries, forms or electronic diaries (PDA’s) in which you have kept note with you to the appointment.
The visit will last approximately 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the required procedures. Your study coordinator will let you know how long.
Please bring any new medications that you may have started since your last visit.

If you are unable to keep your appointment, kindly give us 24 hours notice. We will gladly reschedule your appointment to a more convenient time.

Contact Rochester Clinical Research today
to learn more about becoming a clinical research study volunteer!

Rochester Clinical Research performs clinical research trials and studies for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. We rapidly recruit and screen quality volunteers to participate in clinical studies, and we maintain a large database of volunteers. Study volunteers receive free study-related medical care, investigational medicines, and a monetary stipend to compensate for their time and travel. RCR studies include therapeutic areas and drug categories such as weight loss, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, flu vaccines, and smoking cessation. Our state-of-the-art medical office facility is staffed by highly qualified, caring physicians, investigators, and nurses. RCR is located in Rochester NY and serves the Finger Lakes region of New York. RCR is a WBENC-Certified Women's Business Enterprise.