Before you start a clinical trial, you should think about the positive and negative things that may happen. In addition, keep a list of questions to ask before joining a trial.
Benefits:
You may get frequent free checkups from specialists.
You can get free medicine.
You can get new medicine that is not yet available from your regular doctor and may work better than the old medicine.
You may learn a lot about your condition and how to take care of yourself.
You may help medical researchers to find better treatments for all patients with HIV.
Risks:
You may have side effects from the medicine that you did not expect.
You may have to have frequent office visits, blood tests, and other medical exams.