Research Participants Bill of Rights
Be informed of the nature and purpose of
the research
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Be given an explanation of all procedures
to be followed and of any drug or device
to be used
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Be given a description of any risks or
discomforts, which can be reasonably
expected to result from this research study
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Be given an explanation of any benefits,
which can be reasonably expected to the
subject as a result of this research study
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Be informed of any appropriate alternative
procedures, drugs or devices that may be
advantageous along with their relative risks
and discomforts
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Be informed of any medical treatment, which
will be made available to the subject if
complications should arise from this research
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Be given an opportunity and encouraged to
ask any questions concerning the study or
the procedures involved in this research
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Be made aware that consent to participate
in the research may be withdrawn and that
participation may be discontinued at any
time without affecting continuity or quality
of medical care
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Your guide to the CTSC
Clinical Research Center
Be given a copy of the signed and dated
written consent form
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Not be subjected to any element of force,
fraud, deceit, duress, coercion or any
influence in reaching the decision to consent
or to not consent to participate in the
research
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For questions or assistance,
please contact:
CTSC Clinical Research Center
916-703-5600
13–00XX (5/14)
Parking
Short-term parking is available in the lot
in front of the Cypress Building. Metered parking
rate is $2/hr.
Long-term parking (greater than 2 hrs.) is
available in the lower level of Parking Structure
#1. The parking rate is $2/hr., with a maximum of
$12/day. Check with your study coordinator to see
if parking validation is available for your study.
Welcome
Welcome to the CTSC Clinical Research Center
(CCRC)! Your participation in clinical research
is essential to learning more about human health
and disease. We thank you for your participation
and are committed to providing you with an
expert team of research nurses and staff. Please let
us know if you have any questions or concerns
about the research study or procedures involved.
Wireless Internet Access
Guest wireless service is available for patients
and their guests at the CCRC. This service
provides access to the Internet and social media
only. Please note that the network is not secure
or encrypted.
Location
Adjacent to the UC Davis Medical Center, the
CTSC Clinical Research Center is located in the
Cypress Building in Suite D. Cross streets are
Stockton Blvd. and Colonial Way. Patients may
be dropped off at the entrance of the Cypress
Building on Colonial Way.
Prepare for your study visit
It is crucial that you follow all of the
instructions that the research physician or
study coordinator gave you.
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Please ask if you need to “fast”
before your study visit, as this is often an
important part of research studies. Fasting
means you can only drink water for up to 12
hours before your appointment.
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It is very important that you drink as much
water as you need before your study visit so
you stay hydrated.
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Items to bring to your study visit
List of current medications
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Insurance card and photo ID (even though you
are here for a research study and may not be
billed for the services provided.)
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Personal items such as wireless device, reading
material, music, headphones, etc.
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Questions about the research study or
procedures in which you are participating
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