Close medical attention
Regular check-ups and tests by experienced doctors and nurses throughout the study.
For Participants
Clinical trials help bring better treatments to patients. Here is what taking part really involves.
Clinical trials explained
Research that puts your safety first
Clinical trials are carefully designed research studies that test whether new medicines, vaccines or medical devices are safe and effective. Every new treatment available today was made possible by people who chose to take part in research.
At Ethica Research, your safety, privacy and dignity come first. Every study we run has been reviewed and approved by an independent ethics committee and the national regulator before a single participant is enrolled.
Your rights as a participant
- You will receive complete information about the study in a language you understand before you decide.
- Taking part is entirely voluntary — you may withdraw at any time without giving a reason and without losing access to your regular care.
- Your personal and medical information is kept confidential and used only as described in the consent form.
- You can ask questions at any time and will be told about any new information that may affect your decision.
- Medical care and compensation are provided for study-related injuries as required under Indian regulations.
Access to new treatments
You may receive an investigational treatment before it is widely available.
No cost for study care
Study medicines, tests and visits are provided free, and travel costs are usually reimbursed.
Help future patients
Your participation helps doctors find better treatments for people with the same condition.
What to expect
Your journey, step by step
You decide at every stage. Nothing happens without your informed consent.
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Find a study
Browse our current studies or register your interest so we can match you with a suitable study.
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Talk to our team
A study coordinator calls you to explain the study and asks a few simple pre-screening questions.
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Informed consent
You receive the full study information in your language, take time to decide and ask anything you like.
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Screening visit
The study doctor checks your health to confirm that the study is safe and suitable for you.
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Study visits
You attend scheduled visits with close medical supervision. You can leave the study at any time.
Register your interest
Not sure which study is right for you?
Share a few details and our patient support team will contact you about studies that may suit you. There is no obligation and no cost.
Common questions
Is it safe to take part in a clinical trial?
Every study is reviewed and approved by an independent ethics committee and the national regulator before it starts. You will be closely monitored by qualified doctors throughout, and any risks will be explained to you before you agree to take part.
Will I be paid for taking part?
Study medicines, tests and visits are provided at no cost. Many studies reimburse travel expenses or compensate for your time, as approved by the ethics committee. Details are always explained in the informed consent form.
Can I leave a study once I have joined?
Yes. Participation is completely voluntary and you may withdraw at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular medical care.
How is my personal information protected?
Your information is kept confidential and coded so that you cannot be identified in study data. Only authorised people such as the study team, monitors and regulators may see your records.