Alternate / Back Up

[alan77]

I qualified for a MedPace study which starts on Tuesday (successfully screened last week). However, I was named as a back up. They told me to come in and pack as if I was going to stay, but I'm currently an alternate. I didn't quite understand what she was saying, but it sounds like there are 4 people who won't dose that are on standby (do these people stay at the facility for the whole study?), and then 4 additional back ups. I'm the 2nd "additional" back up. What are my chances? From what I gather, these studies are in pretty high demand and people who make it in are probably going to be there. Should I even show up?

[vark]

this would depend on factors like how big is the study and how expensive is it for you to show up. i'd suggest show up, but expect to get sent home. my personal experience has been that medpace has been a waste of time for me, but i know people who have done studies there.