Will I be exposed to important risks?

Before any clinical trial may begin, Health Canada, a research on humans ethics committee and the investigating doctor carry out a complete evaluation in order to ensure that the expected benefits justify the risks taken. Also, the study objectives and the possible expected adverse effects will clearly be explained to you during a free and informed consent process. This process will be completed after your interview with qualified personnel and an investigator, after you have discussed with family and parents, and its objective is for you to clearly understand the nature, consequences and potential risks of the clinical trial. It is at that time that you will have to take all the time you need to ask essential questions. Take your time!