FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
How safe are clinical trials at Arizona Liver Health?
Our trusted team of medical professionals is passionate about helping our patients by connecting them with impactful research opportunities. We are dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation!
Arizona Liver Health is highly selective with the clinical trials we choose to participate in. Just like we screen applicants for candidacy, we screen trials for safety and effectiveness.
Will a fatty liver clinical trial help me lose weight?
While some participants may experience weight loss during a fatty liver trial, it is not always a treatment goal. The protocols are designed to aid the body in mitigating liver damage that might lead to disease progression or more serious outcomes like steatohepatitis or cirrhosis. As the liver becomes healthier and sheds excess fat deposited, weight loss may occur naturally. These trials add support to the primary treatment goal of diet, exercise, and weight loss.
How much time should I expect to commit to a fatty liver clinical trial?
Phase 2/3 trials occur as outpatient care. Patients do not stay at our facilities. Every clinical trial will require a different number of treatments spaced out strategically over weeks or months.
A protocol is the plan we use to conduct the trial. During the screening process and upon your acceptance into a clinical trial, it’s important to discuss the protocol with the doctor, nurse, or
other medical professional conducting the study. We design every protocol with patients in mind. Each one includes a unique treatment timeline.
Will I get paid to be a part of a clinical trial at ALH?
Depending on the type and funding available for the individual trial, participants may receive compensation throughout their treatment. The payment amount and frequency will vary with every unique trial. All applicants should know that finding the right patients is our first priority when selecting participants.
As trial facilitators, we always provide patients with the best opportunity to contribute to their long-term health.