1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Patient Experience in Research Act of 2017 . 2. Pilot project for evaluation of psychological and social distress experienced by patients in certain clinical trials (a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a pilot project under which— (1) no more than 3 sponsors each agree to evaluate— (A) the psychological and social distress experienced by patients participating in a qualified clinical trial, conducted by the respective sponsor, of a drug or biological product that is intended to treat a serious or life-threatening disease or condition; and (B) the effects of providing psychological and social support to any such patients showing signs of distress on the primary outcome measures in the clinical trial