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During Your Stay at the General Clinical Research Center
Now that you've agreed to participate in a clinical trial, here are a few things you need to
know about the GCRC:
Please read "What to Expect" before you come in.
Parking
Please see our Maps
& Directions page.
Meals
If you are on a study that requires fasting, be sure to ask your study coordinator whether this
means no food and no water, or no food only, water is permitted. If you are allowed to
drink water or other non-caloric beverages, you are strongly encouraged to do so before your
arrival for your study. You will feel much better and your veins will be much "fuller"
and easier to access for your blood draws. If you are here for a fasting study procedure, a
snack or meal will be provided during your stay.
Some dietary restrictions may apply, depending on the study. Your study coordinator will
inform you, and you may also ask your nurse. If you have any special dietary needs unrelated
to the study, be sure to let the study coordinator know in advance. She can then inform the
Clinical Research Center, and we can make sure you are provided with food that you can eat.
Milk, juice, coffee, tea and light snacks are also available on the GCRC. Additional items
may be purchased at the Plaza Cafe (1st floor), the Espresso stand (3rd floor), or the gift
shop (3rd floor).
Rooms
At the GCRC, rooms have TV with cable and Medical Center education channels and ports for
internet access. If you are the parent of a child coming to the GCRC, you may stay overnight
with your child, or you may just visit during the day or evening if you prefer. Let the study
coordinator know your wishes in advance, so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
Visiting hours, other than for overnight parenting, are from 9 AM until 9 PM.
Personal Belongings
Plan to wear comfortable clothing if you will be at the GCRC for any length of time. You may
also bring a favorite pillow or blanket, reading material, homework or office work. We suggest
that you leave valuable jewelry or other items at home, and bring just enough cash for
newspapers or other personal items you may wish to purchase at the gift shop or cafe.
Overnight Stays (Inpatient Admission)
If you have been asked to stay overnight, please stop by the Admitting Office before you come
up to the GCRC. The Admitting Office is on your left as you come in the main entrance on N.E.
Pacific St. At the Admitting Office, they will give you a few short forms to complete.
Please bring the paperwork upstairs to our Patient Care Coordinator, who will check you in
and answer any questions you may have.
No Smoking
University of Washington Medical Center is a non-smoking facility. There are outdoor covered
smoking areas available for smokers.
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