After talking with your doctor and selecting a participating clinical research physician, you will then go through an informed consent process, in which the investigating physician explains the clinical trial to you in detail, ensures you understand the potential benefits, risks and requirements of participating, and gives you a chance to ask questions.
You will also be given written materials that provide additional clinical trial details to read and consider. If you decide to participate and are deemed eligible, you will sign the consent form to give your permission to be included in the clinical trial.
The PORTOLA clinical trial is made up of 3 parts: screening, study treatment, and safety follow-up.