Test drugs, get paid: Clinical trials can be surprisingly lucrative gigs

France Nouvelles Nouvelles

Test drugs, get paid: Clinical trials can be surprisingly lucrative gigs
France Dernières Nouvelles,France Actualités
  • 📰 latimes
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 38 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 19%
  • Publisher: 82%

Participating in clinical trials for new drugs can pay surprisingly well, but it comes with risks.

Most tests are done in person. So the availability of trials will depend on where you live. Big cities with lots of medical research facilities tend to have trials going on year-round. Clinical trials are harder to find in rural areas with fewer universities and medical centers.

What’s true in all cases is that you’ll know well in advance what type of trial it is, what’s required, the risks and how much and when you’ll be paid. Indeed, you’ll be given a lengthy description of the trial and the potential side effects to consider before you’re accepted.Total pay also varies dramatically. Short studies that are mildly intrusive typically pay $25 to $100 an hour. Overnight studies pay considerably more — often thousands of dollars.

These tests can cost as much as $350 and they’re not covered by insurance. So when he found Tulane’s study, which provided free body composition tests as part of the package, he jumped at the chance. The study, which took less than four hours for three in-person visits, also paid $400.

Nous avons résumé cette actualité afin que vous puissiez la lire rapidement. Si l'actualité vous intéresse, vous pouvez lire le texte intégral ici. Lire la suite:

latimes /  🏆 11. in US

France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités

Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.

Jets bracing for tough Tom Brady test: ‘All-day event’Jets bracing for tough Tom Brady test: ‘All-day event’The Jets surely could think of better ways to start 2022 off than by facing Tom Brady, but the NFL schedule-makers sent their nemesis their way to start off another year.
Lire la suite »

Dravid hails 'phenomenal' Kohli heading into second test against South AfricaDravid hails 'phenomenal' Kohli heading into second test against South AfricaIndia coach Rahul Dravid believes a run of big scores from Virat Kohli is just around the corner and praised the work ethic and leadership of his captain ahead of the second test against South Africa at The Wanderers on Monday.
Lire la suite »

Schools adopting 'test-to-stay' policy as omicron shifts plans for 2022Schools adopting 'test-to-stay' policy as omicron shifts plans for 2022As another surge of Covid cases has swept the U.S., school districts around the country are pushing to keep classrooms open next week when students return from winter breaks.
Lire la suite »

CAR's 2021 Sports Car Giant Test: as good as it getsCAR's 2021 Sports Car Giant Test: as good as it getsCAR magazine UK declares its 2021 performance car of the year in this seven-car group test, with pictures, specs and more
Lire la suite »

India head to happy hunting ground for second test v S AfricaIndia head to happy hunting ground for second test v S AfricaVictorious India will seek more of the same when the second test against South Africa starts at The Wanderers on Monday, but for the home side there is much to ponder as they try to level the series at a ground where they have never beaten the visitors.
Lire la suite »

Used test: Jaguar F-Pace vs Porsche MacanUsed test: Jaguar F-Pace vs Porsche MacanIf you're looking for a plush SUV with a sporty edge then the Jaguar F-Pace and Porsche Macan both fit the bill. But which makes the better used buy?
Lire la suite »



Render Time: 2025-04-22 15:17:20