How do I find a research participate?

Follow these steps to participate in local or virtual research study opportunities.

Use a clinical trial search tool to find a clinical trial in your area or online.
Talk about the study with your doctor(s)
Contact the researcher running the trial that sounds like the best match for you.

How much do research participants get paid?

If you are comfortable with the risks associated with a research study, you can make a decent monetary profit from it. That being said, the pay range for participation in a research study can vary widely. On average, you can expect to be paid anywhere from $50-$300 per day to participate in a study.

Are volunteers for clinical trials paid?

Participation in clinical trials is compensated, typically between $100-$8,000. The exact amount you would receive depends on multiple factors including the study medication, the number of overnight stays, and the tests conducted.

Who are the participants in clinical trials?

Each study has its own rules about who can — or cannot — participate. This is called “eligibility.” Your eligibility may be based on your age, gender, overall health, type and stage of a disease, treatment history, and other conditions. Not everyone is chosen to participate.

Is it OK to pay research participants?

Researchers should normally provide compensation to participants for their time. While it is appropriate (and required) to discuss compensation with participants through the informed consent process, it is inappropriate to use compensation as the main reason for individuals to consider participation in research.

Can you pay participants in a research project?

Paying research subjects in exchange for their participation is a common and, in general, acceptable practice. Payment to research subjects for participation in studies is not considered a benefit that would be part of the weighing of benefits or risks; it is a recruitment incentive.

Is it free to participate in clinical trials?

Patients do not have to pay for the majority of clinical trial costs. The trial sponsor covers the cost of research and data analysis, which makes up most trial costs. Trial participants may have to pay copays and payments toward a deductible if those are part of your insurance plan.

How to become a researcher at the University of Cincinnati?

All researchers engaged in human subjects research at the University of Cincinnati must complete training prior to engaging in research. Training is provided online using Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) at the Biomedical Research Alliance of New York (BRANY). Training modules are tailored to the research project.

Is the University of Cincinnati an IRB of record?

The UC IRB serves as the primary IRB of record for the University of Cincinnati, UCHealth, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and the StrokeNet Central IRB. All researchers engaged in human subjects research at the University of Cincinnati must complete training prior to engaging in research.

What does the University of Cincinnati do for a living?

At UC Health, we stand ready to work with you for the benefit of your patients’ health care outcomes. UC Health is committed to advancing medical knowledge through clinical research. University of Cincinnati investigators have broad clinical research expertise and conduct phase I-IV clinical trials in nearly all therapeutic areas.