What is Clinical Research?
It’s a formal and systematic process that aims to produce, advance knowledge and/or obtain answers to problems through the use of scientific method.
What is the object of study of Clinical Research?
Research that, individually or collectively, has human beings as participants, in their entirety or parts, and involves them directly or indirectly, including the management of their data, information or biological materials.
Who can participate in clinical research?
Person who, in an informed and voluntary manner, or under the clarification and authorization of their legal guardian(s), accepts being researched. The participation must be free of charge, with the exception of Phase I or bioequivalence clinical research.
What is the Informed Consent Form (TCLE)?
Document in which the free and informed consent of the participant and/or their legal guardian is explained, in written form, and must contain all the necessary information, in clear and objective language, easy to understand, for the most complete clarification about the research you intend to participate.
What is a Clinical Research Protocol?
Set of documents covering the description of the research in its fundamental aspects and information regarding the research participant, the qualifications of the researchers and all responsible bodies.
How do I develop a research project with IMREA?
It is necessary to prove a link with the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo and follow the guidelines and scripts proposed by the Clinical Research Center in Project Submission.
I saw a report showing exoskeleton research, how do I participate in this research?
– If you are a person with a disability and would like to participate as an exoskeleton user, you must undergo a screening and medical evaluation.
– If you are a health professional and would like to participate as a researcher, you must prove a link with the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Hospital das Clínicas of the Faculty of Medicine of USP and follow the guidelines and itineraries proposed by the Clinical Research Center in Project Submission.