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Post by Camps out on May 27, 2023 7:27:47 GMT -5
Yes, it's VCT
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Post by Camps out on Sept 7, 2021 19:12:17 GMT -5
I've seen this situation quite a few times over the years. I tend not to initiate conversation with other participants until I've seen them interact appropriately with others (a few times) already. Never allow someone to break your focus. Simply ignore them. Eventually they will sink their own ship... which it sounds like she did in the end. The warning sign in both of your roommates was their immediate negativity, which you described as "persnickety" and "contentious" (that's when you put your earplugs in). Hopefully your next study is better. Sounds like you made some good connections nevertheless!
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Post by Camps out on Mar 17, 2020 14:58:48 GMT -5
I just had two screenings cancelled on me in Lenexa Kansas. I set up the second one at the the same clinic immediately after the first one got cancelled. No confirmation that it was because of the virus, however, both times the impression I got from the recruiter was that it was obvious. Good luck everyone!
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Post by Camps out on Sept 23, 2019 18:45:00 GMT -5
My observations, having done about 5 studies there (some with multiple stays) is this... PRA has great policy towards courtesy-stays for non-locals. One can remain in-house, with freedom to leave and return once a day, between opv's (I've seen one guy stay weeks in between). It does feel small, but it's decent and clean most of the time, with comfortable leather couches and multiple lounging areas with TV's. Occasionally the bathrooms can use more attention when big groups come in, but no more than other places. The male bathroom has about 8 or so stalls, of which you never see full or have trouble finding a clean one. No bunks, only single beds in dorms, typically groups of 8 to 12 in my experience, although I've seen bigger once or twice. Staff is very nice, of course every place has that one staff member that grew up on lemons, lol! After a few studies it's likey they'll recognize you, even if you're an out-of-towner, as I am. They compensate back-ups decent if you stay over night, like $200, I think. And they'll assist you in rescreening, asap, for another study provided your labs are good and you're eager to work with them. They provide scrubs, but do bring warm-wear. Food, I'd rank on a scale of 1 to 10, a weak 7. They're not knit-picky about the rules and docking folks like Texas can be. The downside in this is, the video game area does tend to get a little loud sometimes, which can be annoying if you happen to be in the dorm near it (I have once, no biggie) Aside from that, however, I've found this KC area (of which I include Celerion) to be very pleasant, with sort of a small town feel, and staff that are very down to earth. You don't feel like you're just a number, like say in Phoenix or Austin. However, if I were to rank them by favorites, it'd be - 1)Celerion Nebraska 2)Vince and Associates (now Alta Sciences) 3)PRA PRA is great though... I rank it 3rd, only because those other facilities are exceptionally comfortable! If I can answer anymore questions, please feel free to text me, as I'm seldom on here. Hope this helps someone (406)422-2535
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Post by Camps out on Sept 23, 2019 18:44:11 GMT -5
Brat Did u then get a hotel in Lenexa? Is the screening organized? What about be b/p paramiters? Anf can anyone post about the clinic Is it clean? What about the employees? Food? Single beds or bunk beds? It must be a large clinic since they have many studies posted. Thx for any info Would be flying from Fl I'm over 55 so studies are getting a little harder to find.
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Post by Camps out on Jun 11, 2019 22:38:26 GMT -5
Hi Labrat1,
It was 43 days in, then 11 opv's, then 43 days in and 11 opv's again. My friend that was in it said the only bad part was people going stir crazy and getting on each others nerves, lol
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Post by Camps out on Jun 10, 2019 11:38:18 GMT -5
Hi Labrat1,
It was two stays of 43 days with 22 opvs, all back to back. For wearing a patch, I believe.
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Post by Camps out on Oct 22, 2018 0:38:16 GMT -5
Hi Carmel,
The device study comment was meant only for Iqvia. They're doing sleep apnea type studies now. Where you wear a breathing machine or soing. I do like that Celerion Facility in Nebraska though. It's pretty much the opposite of their terrible facility in Tempe. I'm not a Kansas local, but I've had good luck out here the past few years, and I much prefer here to my old Texas circuit.
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Post by Camps out on Oct 22, 2018 0:23:44 GMT -5
I used to love my "Big Three", PRA, Vince, and Quintiles. All within a ten mile radius... I could fly in from anywhere in the country and rely on quickly getting into a study at one of them. I got nothing against device studies other than it being a much smaller payday. Just the way it goes I guess... I may have never branched out to Celerion, Lincoln otherwise, a facility I highly recommend! Sorry, but what does this mean "device studies"? Also, I'm guessing you live in the Kansas City area? I don't see Vince offering all that much and neither with Iqvia (formerly Quintiles). PRA is the only good one out of those three. I don't think anyone here has ever had much good to say about Celerion.
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Post by Camps out on Sept 29, 2018 12:26:30 GMT -5
I used to love my "Big Three", PRA, Vince, and Quintiles. All within a ten mile radius... I could fly in from anywhere in the country and rely on quickly getting into a study at one of them. I got nothing against device studies other than it being a much smaller payday. Just the way it goes I guess... I may have never branched out to Celerion, Lincoln otherwise, a facility I highly recommend!
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Post by Camps out on Sept 29, 2018 12:08:40 GMT -5
I love all these ideas, but it's an intimidating leap to make with most folks. I really hope when someone gets soing going that I can be involved in some way as well. Many of us know Chad's house in Austin ($10 a day accommodations), boy, what I would give to have soing similar near ALL studies! Kansas City is ripe for someone that would like to do the same thing... with a few thousand down, if you could average $100 a day by just managing incoming lab rats, you'd pay off a $25,000 lab rat house in a year on that money alone (while YOU do studies too), then turn around and sell it if you want to.... ooor??? YES, there's a bunch of possibilities!
sumguy14, can you post a link to your channel please?
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Post by Camps out on Sept 29, 2018 11:33:27 GMT -5
Hello everyone,
Just wanted to pass on what I've noticed recently. I've been receiving contradicting answers about whether or not "out-of-towners" are welcome at certain facilities based on what I.D. I provide over the phone. For example, my Montana I.D was instantly dismissed when inquiring about ANY study at PRA in Salt Lake City. While a week later I was told my Arizona I.D would be okay for studies with no opv's. I'm sure there's a number of ways they weed-out subjects that may be at higher risk of not returning for opv's, but that's not important. From now on, I'll just call a few different times and use whatever I.D works. I'm just glad I tried again!
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Post by Camps out on Aug 10, 2018 7:18:01 GMT -5
Anybody know??
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Post by Camps out on Aug 8, 2018 20:52:57 GMT -5
Anybody know?
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Post by Camps out on Aug 8, 2018 19:45:37 GMT -5
I was told this over the phone, and even asked if there was a particular radius one needed to be within from the clinic. They said no, however, a study friend claims they told him he must be a Salt Lake resident to do studies there.
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