Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I know if I have high blood pressure?
2. What is 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?
3. I don't have any symptoms; why should I worry about my blood pressure or cholesterol level?
4. Are there any "natural" treatments for high blood pressure, high cholesterol or even diabetes?
5. How do I know if my cholesterol level is too high?
6. What is metabolic syndrome?
7. How do I know if I have diabetes or prediabetes?
8. Is weight loss important for my health?

1. What is a clinical trial?
2. Why participate in a clinical trial?
3. Who can participate in a clinical trial?
4. What kind of preparation should a potential participant make for the meeting with the research coordinator or doctor?

1. What happens during a clinical trial?
2. What are the benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial?
3. What is informed consent?
4. What are side effects and adverse reactions?
5. How is the safety of the participant protected?
6. What should people consider before participating in a trial?
7. Does a participant continue to work with a primary health care provider while in a trial?
8. Can a participant leave a clinical trial after it has begun?
9. Where do the ideas for trials come from?
10. Who sponsors clinical trials?
11. What is a protocol?
12. What is a placebo?
13. What is a control or control group?
14. What are the different types of clinical trials?
15. What are the phases of clinical trials?
16. What is an Institutional Review Board?