Research at the University Hospital
Anyone can be asked to participate in a clinical trial.
"Either you are contacted:"
- through posters, advertisements, or media outlets,
- during a doctor's appointment
During your treatment, the doctor may suggest that you participate in biomedical research on an innovative diagnostic method, therapeutic strategy, drug, product, or equipment, in order to develop medical knowledge and thus progress in the management of your condition.
Your participation in this trial is voluntary, not mandatory. You have time to reflect before giving your answer. Refusing will not affect your care at the Caen University Hospital.
If you agree to participate in the trial, the doctor will have you sign an “informed” consent form and will give you a copy, after providing you with full information on the terms of your participation and the implications of the research.
You will be provided with complete information and you will be able to ask any questions you may have. You remain free to end your participation at any time.
"Either you volunteer independently by contacting the Clinical Research Centre at the Caen University Hospital."
Each trial has its own inclusion or eligibility criteria (age, type and stage of disease, associated illnesses, medical history, etc.) that determine whether a given patient can be included in that trial.
These criteria ensure the homogeneity of the study groups and thus allow for reliable results.
Before actually participating in the clinical trial, you will benefit from a preliminary medical examination, adapted to the context of clinical research, the results of which will be communicated to you.
Your participation in health research at the Caen Normandy University Hospital
Your data or samples can contribute to the improvement of medical and scientific knowledge.
We thank you for this contribution to the health and well-being of all.
The regulations distinguish between research conducted on data or samples and research requiring specific examinations.
Research on data and samples from care
During your visit to the Caen Normandy University Hospital, you will be asked if you object to your data or samples from your care being used for research purposes. Please indicate if you object to such use.
Research requiring specific examinations
For such research, your written consent will be required. After informing you about the nature and purpose of the research, the doctor will propose that you be included in a research protocol. They will provide you with a study-specific consent form, which you will be asked to sign.
For more information:
If you wish to object to the use of your clinical data, you can inform your doctor or the Data Protection Officer by sending them an email
