Rochester Clinical Research
RCR works towards advancing medicine and changing lives by conducting clinical research studies with the help of volunteers from the community. Come Be Part of the Solution and join a study today!
What is a protocol?
The protocol is the study plan on which a clinical trial is based. The plan is carefully designed to safeguard the health of the participants as well as answer specific research questions. A protocol describes what types of people may participate in the trial; the schedule of tests, procedures, medications, and dosages; and the length of the study. While in a clinical trial, participants following a protocol are seen regularly by the research staff to monitor their health and to determine the safety and effectiveness of their treatment.
