Questions about research and support, answered.

At the first call with the study team, before any visit is booked. Then repeat it when each visit is booked and bring a short written list on the day.

It should not. Study teams want volunteers who can take part safely and comfortably, and planning support is part of running a study well.

For everyday chat, perhaps. For the consent talk and medical questions, ask for a trained medical interpreter, who will pass on exactly what is said in both directions.

Kingsley Med explains clinical research in six areas of health in plain English, sets out the support you can ask a study for, and sends occasional updates about research near your ZIP code if you sign up.

No. Kingsley Med is not a medical provider or a study sponsor. Studies are run by their own research teams, and those teams choose their volunteers.

No. Nothing here costs money, the pages or the updates. Your mobile carrier may charge for texts under your plan.

No. Your details stay with Kingsley Med. Anything you follow up with a study happens between you and its team.

Clinical research near the ZIP code you gave, in the area of health you chose: new guides, what studies in that area tend to ask, and replies about your sign-up. Up to four a month.

No. Ticking the text message box is up to you. You can sign up for email updates only, or simply read the site.

Reply STOP to any text from Kingsley Med. One confirming text follows, and then they end. Telling us by phone or email does the same.

No. A text from Kingsley Med never enrolls you in anything. Taking part is always between you and the study team.