For Patients & Volunteers
A partner in science — with dignity, transparency and safety.
Participation in a clinical trial is voluntary. All trial-related medications, tests, and doctor visits are provided free of cost.
Free of cost
All trial medications, lab tests and study visits.
Bengali · Hindi · English
Patient documents available in your language.
Voluntary
You can withdraw any time without affecting routine care.
Why Participate?
- ✓Access to new treatments before they are widely available
- ✓Close monitoring by our specialist medical team at SSKM Hospital
- ✓Compensation for time and travel as per IEC/EC guidelines
- ✓No cost for screening tests, study medications, or trial-related care
- ✓Contribute to medical science that helps future patients
What is the Process?
- 1
Initial phone screening
Call our CRC to check basic eligibility.
- 2
Informed consent discussion
Available in Bengali, English, or Hindi.
- 3
Screening tests
Complete at no cost.
- 4
Randomization / Enrollment
If eligible for the study.
- 5
Scheduled trial visits
As per study protocol.
- 6
Follow-up
Even after treatment ends, as per study design.
Who Can Apply?
- ●Patients with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (specific criteria per trial)
- ●Patients with obesity / overweight (with or without diabetes)
- ●Patients with metabolic syndrome, NASH, or lipodystrophy
- ●Healthy volunteers (for select studies – contact CRC for current needs)
Patient FAQs
Do I have to pay for anything?+
No. All trial-related medications, tests, and doctor visits are provided free of cost. You may also receive compensation for time and travel as approved by the Ethics Committee.
Can I leave the trial midway?+
Yes. Participation is completely voluntary. You can withdraw at any time without affecting your regular medical care at SSKM Hospital.
Will my data be kept private?+
Yes. We strictly adhere to ICH-GCP, CDSCO, and DPDP Act guidelines for patient confidentiality.
How do I know if I am eligible?+
Call our CRC team. They will ask a few basic questions and schedule a screening visit if you appear eligible.
Ready to enquire about participation?
Speak with our Clinical Research Coordinator — confidential and obligation-free.
Contact the CRC →