Things You'll Need:
- Physician
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Step 1
Consider whether you want to participate in medical research in order to treat an existing medical condition, or if you are a healthy person who wants to earn some extra money on the side. In either case, you may need to obtain a referral from a physician to document your current state of health before you can enter a specific clinical trial. Your current physician is an excellent resource for finding medical research programs in your area.
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Step 2
Participate in clinical trials that are governed by the FDA when you are looking to get paid for medical research. The Food and Drug Administration strictly regulates all clinical studies so that potential subjects are completely informed of all events, including possible side effects, that may occur in a particular study. This ensures that health risks are kept to a minimum.
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Step 3
Contact a clinic that offers payment for participation in medical research, and find out if you are eligible for the study. You should be given, in writing, an explanation of the clinical trial, the risks involved with the trial and the eligibility requirements. You can locate these clinics through television and radio advertising or the classified section of your local newspaper.
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Step 4
Find a medical research study that offers additional compensation if you have to travel to another area. By meeting certain physical requirements, you may get paid for additional expenses such as hotel accommodations, meals and travel costs. This may provide an excellent opportunity to help the medical community and enjoy a mini-vacation at the same time.
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Step 5
Use online resources, such as Guinea Pigs Get Paid, to locate clinical trials and medical research in your area that offers financial compensation (see Resources below). These websites can walk you through the entire sign-up process, including medical screening forms, informed consent agreements and all the information you need to know concerning possible health risks and long-term side-effects.
Comments
Shai said
on 4/5/2008 Hmm interesting article. I think when it comes to your health I think the driving force to get you to become part of a clinical trial should be to benefit you not to compensate.