- What type of organization is FastTrek?
- FastTrek.org is an IRS-recognized501(c)3 charitable organization and non-profit corporation incorporated in the state of Rhode Island. It is located and operating in The Social Enterprise Greenhouse (an incubator for innovators and startups), at 10 Davol Square in Providence, RI.
- Who can use FastTrek.org?
- FastTrek.org is available to everyone. Patients, patient-advocates, caregivers, friends & family are all welcome to create an account.
- Does FastTrek.org charge for the services they provide?
- All resources, services, and information provided by FastTrek.org comes at zero cost (FREE) for all users. We do, however ,request that you create a free, anonymous account to access the personalized reports and FastTrek TrialTracker.
- Will my identity stayed protected if I create an account?
- Please feel free to use any alias you like.
- Does FastTrek.org provide medical advice?
- No, all the information provided by FastTrek.org should be shared in a consultation with a doctor or specialist. FastTrek.org does not provide any medical advice or care. It simply provides a user with all their options.
- How are the clinical trials sourced?
- We source from Clinicaltrials.gov
- I need additional assistance using the FastTrek TrialTracker™, who do I contact?
- support@FastTrek.org
- Why should I consider clinical trials?
- Clinical trials can most-often be considered cutting-edge medicine. Right now, thousands of clinical trials with the potential to prevent, cure, extend prognosis, or enhance the quality of life for patients are happening all around the world. Think about the advancement of technology in the last 10 years – smartphones, tablets, facebook & twitter, blockchain, Watson, AI, supercomputers that could– and did– map the genome…
- Now, imagine the medical advancements that could be made with the synthesis of that technology and that advancement of understanding of what makes up the body. The medicine that is coming out these days is the synthesis of these advancements. We are on the cusp of many medical breakthroughs.
- Doesn’t this seem backwards? You are giving me information to bring to my doctor or specialist? Explain.
- Due to the rapid advancement of medicine— among other reasons– the only trials specialists typically bring up are the one(s) available at their particular hospital (and most hospitals don’t have too many).
- It makes sense. You don’t expect the chef at your favorite Italian restaurant to know the menu at your favorite Mexican place down the street. One needs to go there to get the menu.
- It is the same way with hospitals and clinical trials.
- Doing the legwork for the doctor makes the doctor’s job easier. Bring them a report and allow them to review it with the patient. They may find that some of the options would be good a good fit.
- Are you guys in the pocket of big pharma?
- FastTrek was created by a patient, a caregiver and a recent college graduate with a degree in international health promotion and an acceptance into the peace corps. We created this with the intent to help others receive the best care possible. We believe in the power of clinical trials; we have not been paid to have this view.
- Where does my money go when i donate?
- Our services are 100% free. We run a lean organization, but a few folks are needed to make it work. Since our inception and as of 2021, we pay no salaries to any board members or any full time staff. All operations are run by volunteers. Funds go to enhance user experience through technology/coders, to run the site, and to get the word out. Your donations help people find answers they are searching for. Thank you!
- We also dedicate a piece of our budget to advertising. Our ads are created in-house by Nick Cardi III, who does not take any pay. We do pay to micro-target folks searching for information about the diseases we currently cover and their respective treatments. When people are thrust into this world, it can be overwhelming. Our goal is to make obtaining the best treatment as easy as possible, and to use modern technology to achieve our goals.
- Your donation is deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please print the IRS exemption letter below for your records.
- How do I sign up for FastTrek TrialTracker™?
- We have included step-by-step instructions in the 5 clickable Images below (works best on desktop)
- For best results, we recommend using TrialTracker via a desktop computer. For instructions on your handheld device, click here
