Should I Participate in Neuro Rehab Clinical Trials?

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• Kinetic Muscles, Inc.
• Tempe, Arizona
• Should I Participate in Neuro Rehab Clinical
  Trials?

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What Is a Clinical Trial?

• According to the National Stroke Association, a
  clinical trial is a complete investigation of
  medicines or medical devices to determine both
  their safety and efficacy before they are made
  available to the public.
• A medicinal drug or medical device must go
  through a number of different phases of testing
  in order to prove it is effective and safe before
  it is released to the general public.
• This process is commonly guided by regulations
  set forth by the United States Food and Drug
  Administration (FDA).
• This presentation will provide information about
  neuro rehab clinical trials as well as discuss
  who should participate in clinical trials.

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What Is a Clinical Trial?

• Neuro rehab clinical trials are based on a set
  of rules referred to as protocol, which describes
  what types of individuals may participate in a
  clinical trial, the schedule of testing,
  procedures or medications that will be used as
  well as the length of the study.
• Participants in a neuro rehab clinical trial may
  decline to participate in a trial or withdraw
  from testing at any time.
• While taking part in a clinical trial,
  participants are visited regularly by the
  clinical trial research staff .
• Research staff monitors patient safety and health
  as well as determine the effectiveness of the
  drug or device that is being tested.

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Are Neuro Rehab Clinical Trials Safe?

• The government, specifically the Food and Drug
  Administration, has strict safeguards and
  guidelines to protect individuals who decide to
  participate in neuro rehab clinical trials.
• Every clinical trial that takes place in America
  must be approved and monitored by an
  Institutional Review Board or IRB to make sure
  the potential risks are as low as possible and
  the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
• Before an individual participates in a clinical
  trial, the participant must sign an Informed
  Consent form.
• This form provides details about the study as
  well as its medication and procedures.
  Additionally, physicians closely monitor
  participants.

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Why Should I Participate in Clinical Trials?

• There are numerous reasons to participate in a
  clinical trial. By participating in a clinical
  trial you will
• Obtain expert medical care from experienced
  physicians at leading healthcare facilities
• Gain access to new and innovative treatments
  which are not available to the general public
• Take an active roll in your health and healthcare
• Help others who suffer from similar ailments by
  contributing to medical research

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Why Should I Participate in Clinical Trials?

• Clinical trial participants receive all medical
  visits and prescriptions related to the clinical
  trial free of charge. This commonly includes
• Doctor Visits
• Physical Examinations
• Laboratory Tests
• Study Medications or Devices

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How to Participate in Clinical Trials?

• Research projects as well as clinical trials
  pertaining to post-stroke treatment or rehab are
  increasing each year.
• Stroke survivors and caregivers who are
  interested in participating in neuro rehab
  clinical trials are encouraged to consult their
  physician or visit organizations such as the
  National Stroke Association to learn about these
  clinical trials and how they can improve the
  quality of life of stroke survivors.
• Clinical trial participants not only receive
  free medical visits and prescriptions but also
  contribute to medical research.

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About the Author

• Ed Koeneman is COO and co-founder of Kinetic
  Muscles (KMI). KMI is a leading provider of
  products for stroke recovery. For more
  information about The Hand Mentor(TM), The Foot
  Mentor (TM) or neuro rehab, visit
  http//www.kineticmuscles.com/.