Questions for the trial coordinator
A trial coordinator runs the study day to day — they're who you call with the practical questions. This is a free, printable starting list covering the logistics: travel, costs, screening, and how taking part fits around the care you already get.
Who you're asking
What a coordinator can help with
Your doctor is the right person for the medical 'should I'. The coordinator is the right person for the practical 'what would it actually take'.
Travel & visits
How often you'd need to be there, where, and how long each visit takes — the part that has to fit around your real life.
Costs & coverage
What the study pays for, what your insurance covers, and what could land on you — including travel, parking, and time off work.
Your regular care
How taking part affects the care you already get, and whether your own doctor stays informed and involved.
Screening & leaving
What happens during screening, what happens if the study team confirms you don't meet the criteria, and your right to leave at any time.
The list
Bring these to your call
Copy or print this list and keep it in front of you. They're prompts for a conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
- 1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
- 2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
- 3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
- 4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
- 5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
- 6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
You'll usually find the coordinator's contact details on the trial's record. Whatever they tell you about eligibility, remember: the study team confirms whether you meet the criteria — and you can take everything back to your own doctor before deciding anything.
Not medical advice. This is a general list to help you prepare for a conversation, not guidance about any specific trial or your own situation. Trial eligibility is determined by the study coordinator and your care team, not by Compass.