|
OPVs
Oct 13, 2016 14:38:00 GMT -5
Post by loredo on Oct 13, 2016 14:38:00 GMT -5
HA! To me it is a lot. I have never done one before, but if it was decently close to where I live and I could work out my schedule, $6000 would pay my tuition for the next couple of years after my scholarships. That would make a huge difference to me. If there is any way to find out where the study is so I can call them to see if they are still doing it, I would really appreciate it. That would be a huge deal for me.
|
|
|
OPVs
Oct 13, 2016 20:15:05 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by puntkicker on Oct 13, 2016 20:15:05 GMT -5
HA! To me it is a lot. I have never done one before, but if it was decently close to where I live and I could work out my schedule, $6000 would pay my tuition for the next couple of years after my scholarships. That would make a huge difference to me. If there is any way to find out where the study is so I can call them to see if they are still doing it, I would really appreciate it. That would be a huge deal for me. I'd suggest sending "userusername" a private message and asking him where it is and if they are still signing up new cohorts(groups). ...and I agree with you, $6000 is a lot(well, maybe not to the Kardashians lol).
|
|
|
OPVs
Nov 3, 2016 10:57:31 GMT -5
Post by userusername on Nov 3, 2016 10:57:31 GMT -5
I am still enrolled in the trial and it the OPVs have slowed down but it's interfering with me participating in other clinical trials. It's easy enough- mostly blood draws.
I'm states away from Tennessee.
Yes, very interesting. It is mediocre pay in my opinion because I see many trials that pay $2000-$8000 for 10 days in confinement or 4 days in confinement and 2 OPVs. I only wish I had known more about this before I signed up for my current study.
|
|
|
OPVs
Nov 3, 2016 11:03:02 GMT -5
Post by userusername on Nov 3, 2016 11:03:02 GMT -5
$6000 spread out over 6 months is only $1000 which means that's not enough to fully cover bills.
You would also have to work in all of your OPVs into your schedule and they DO NOT operate on your schedule; you operate on theirs. You cannot chose what time or what days your OPVs are. If you miss an OPV you are not paid for that OPV (understandable) AND you are charged a fee of $50 for the first offense. Every offense there after is plus $50, for example: 1st offense: $50 2nd offense: $100 3rd offense: $150 and so on or they will cut you out of the study all together and you risk being blacklisted from future studies with either that organization or the company that hosts the trials. Also, they make notes on you about everything for future study participation- how many times you were late, your behavior, adhering to rules and regulations of the facility and the study. Basically, they document everything.
I, personally, would prefer a longer confinement with 0 OPVs just to get it done and over with.
|
|
|
Post by userusername on Jan 14, 2017 15:36:38 GMT -5
Well, my first trial is almost over and it was lengthy and I have concluded that it would have been better for me to enroll in short, well-paying trials rather than trials that last for months. I don't have stable income and the discovery of clinical trials has been the best thing that has happened to me. I only wish that I had known about trials sooner!
I work jobs here and there outside of trials but the trials are my main source of income.
|
|
|
OPVs
Jan 17, 2017 17:23:33 GMT -5
Post by puntkicker on Jan 17, 2017 17:23:33 GMT -5
Well, my first trial is almost over and it was lengthy and I have concluded that it would have been better for me to enroll in short, well-paying trials rather than trials that last for months. I don't have stable income and the discovery of clinical trials has been the best thing that has happened to me. I only wish that I had known about trials sooner! I work jobs here and there outside of trials but the trials are my main source of income. I, for one, am grateful that you shared your experience. Im also grateful that you MADE IT through! I'm glad you also learned to factor in the time commitment for next time, but I hope that in the end the final payment still feels rewarding to you...as I think that's an important part for many of us, that feeling of it having been worth it, at least overall. Im guessing during that time youve learned a lot by reading the antics on here, as have I. Besides time, I also(early in my posting here) was called "picky" when I made a thread about which study to choose of 3, much based on the effects of the DRUG involved in the study. I have no idea what the "average" "labrat"(i am not sure how i feel about the use of that term, and may ue to point it out from time to time, being Im not sure which of my posts get read...but im learning to at least accept it and try to see it in a more funny light than what it literally reduces us to!) thinks/feels about the various drugs. To wit, I have a $5000+ study that is closer than most places, but in males the drug lowers testosterone to "castration levels" in rats to help fight prostate cancer. Regardless of how long it is supposed to last(I have no idea!!), having done a quick google search on that drug makes me seriously want to avoid that study, or at least moves ones with far more travel expense and less chance of getting in, in front of it. I suppose I could have(should) start a thread elsewhere about choice of drugs, it could be interesting. I dont wish to hijack this thread, but wanted to add that for me personally, it's also soing important like time. Again, congrats on completing the study, I recall you were considering not doing so. Youve paid some dues in this game, my friend!! In my book, that's some serious "street cred" in the community.
|
|
|
Post by userusername on Jan 18, 2017 16:06:34 GMT -5
I'm really happy that it's over that I will receive the final payment and sum that they withhold (which they keep a good portion to motivate you to complete the trial). Also, many volunteers do not read the paperwork thoroughly; when the documents state, "must complete full study" that translates into "CANNOT MISS ANY OPVs". What does this mean for volunteers? This means that if you missed an OPV that you lost $50 for missing your appointment and you also lose the withholding for not completing all of your OPVs. One of our OPVs was the day after Thanksgiving and only 7 of us showed up which meant that fellow volunteers will not have completed the trial and will receive final payment but not the $700 withholding- bummer. DO NOT MISS YOUR OPVS.
|
|
|
Post by Venepuncture on Feb 20, 2017 16:08:32 GMT -5
Caveats: don't screen somewhere owned by the same megacorp, or for the same sponsor as the study you are now in. Vark, I know to look for the same megacorp when they have the same name with facilities in different locations (Covance, Seaview, Parexel, etc), but are there any of these companies that are connected that I might not know about? Do they ever give their clinics different names or soing?
|
|
|
OPVs
Feb 20, 2017 16:12:47 GMT -5
Post by Venepuncture on Feb 20, 2017 16:12:47 GMT -5
They say they won't hold it against you if you withdraw but...why would they want someone who withdrew previously? So, I'm worried to withdraw. Saw that you decided to stay in the study, but I wanted to quickly point out soing. Just wanted to point out that they say they will not "hold it against you" in that they won't use coercive tactics to get you to stay, which is illegal. It would likely affect your eligibility in future studies. At that point you have spent a lot of time getting them data and then left them. If I am a recruiter there is no reason to think you wouldn't do it again in the future.
|
|
|
OPVs
Feb 23, 2017 19:06:37 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by userusername on Feb 23, 2017 19:06:37 GMT -5
They say they won't hold it against you if you withdraw but...why would they want someone who withdrew previously? So, I'm worried to withdraw. Saw that you decided to stay in the study, but I wanted to quickly point out soing. Just wanted to point out that they say they will not "hold it against you" in that they won't use coercive tactics to get you to stay, which is illegal. It would likely affect your eligibility in future studies. At that point you have spent a lot of time getting them data and then left them. If I am a recruiter there is no reason to think you wouldn't do it again in the future. The documentation stated that it would not be held against you
|
|
|
OPVs
Mar 18, 2017 21:25:18 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by userusername on Mar 18, 2017 21:25:18 GMT -5
I know people who know recruiters and will tell you that they are less likely to schedule you for a screening because they can see that you have dropped out. Yes, the paperwork states that but they can tell you it's another reason. Just like a boss can't fire you for one reason but will wait in on the shadows and fire you for a different reason.
This will be the last little bit of information I will divulge... especially after the rudeness I have received recently. Besides, I have learned more in other ways.
Best of luck to you all
|
|
|
OPVs
Mar 19, 2017 15:05:27 GMT -5
Post by sam9009 on Mar 19, 2017 15:05:27 GMT -5
I've done studies at places where I have withdrawn. It's usually in the informed consent. You can withdraw anytime you want.
|
|