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During Your Stay at the Pediatric 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 Pediatric CRC:
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 you arrive
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, tea and light snacks are also available on the PCRC. Additional items may be
purchased at the Sound Cafe or the Tully's Espresso stand (next to each other on the 5th
floor).
Rooms
At the PCRC, rooms have TVs and VCRs. We have a small library of age-appropriate videos or you
are welcome to bring your own videos. A Nintendo game system is also available (please do not
bring in game cartridges).
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, videos, 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.
No Smoking
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center is a non-smoking facility. There are outdoor
covered smoking areas available for smokers.
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