Thoughts from a Lab Rat

It’s been four years since I first learned about clinical research from a homeless man at a library in Kansas City and it’s been a wild ride since. I have long forgotten his name and wish him well for turning me on to this gig. This is the dream job that I never knew existed. I am able to help medical science while enjoying a flexible schedule with a generous four weeks off after each study. And while I’m at each study, the free time has allowed me to create this website to inform the masses about this wonderful opportunity.

I am grateful for the position I am in and truly believe in the cause. Indeed, clinical research has vastly improved the quality of my life. That is why I don’t feel the need to make lots of money through this site. I am happy and content with the way things are in my life both financially as well of self-worth. I have been able to pursue and achieve many of the goals I had before I started. Certainly my most recent goals are grander and more exciting but all attainable with the assistance from clinical research. I encourage all of the long-time volunteers to take a look at what clinical research has done in their lives. This website is my gift to the world. What are you returning to the world?

You’ve finished the study and you find that volunteering for clinical research is all right in your book. So now you want to do another study. All clinics have a minimum wash out period of 30 days, however, sometimes you can sign up and screen for another study within that period. This is not always true and depends on two factors. 1. The clinic. Some clinics base the washout from the last does and some base it on the last participation date ie out patient. 2. The sponsor. Some drug companies will specifically request that participants have not participated in a study in the last 30 prior to signing up. So basically, Once you get out of a study and are completely done with everything, look for upcoming studies that start after your 30 days and sign up. Sometimes you won’t be able to but the clinic will usually tell you why.