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What Is Pre-Screening

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Last updated: October 28, 2025

Pre-screening is the first step in the clinical trial process. It happens before you are officially enrolled or give informed consent.

At DecenTrialz, we use a simple, secure online form that asks you:

  • Whether you are a healthy volunteer or have a specific medical condition
  • Your age, gender, and location
  • A few basic questions about your medical history and current health

This information is used only to match you with relevant studies. If your answers suggest a possible match, we will refer you to the appropriate research site, where formal eligibility assessment and the consent process begin.

What pre-screening is not

  • It is not a guarantee you will be accepted into a trial.
  • It does not involve any medical procedures or tests.
  • It does not require you to commit to anything.

Why pre-screening is helpful

  • It saves time by filtering out trials that don’t apply to you.
  • It protects your privacy by avoiding unnecessary data sharing.
  • It ensures you are only referred to trials you may actually qualify for.

Key Note: DecenTrialz only supports pre-screening and referral. The official screening, enrollment, and consent are conducted by the research site managing the study.

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