Are you looking to make extra cash while contributing to medical research this year? Participating in paid clinical trials can be a great way to earn money while helping advance science. Luckily, a variety of clinical trials are offering compensation for participants, covering everything from new medications to health treatments.
Type 1 Diabetes Study
Overview: Individuals with type 1 diabetes who suffer from severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) with impaired awareness may be eligible to participate in a study evaluating the effectiveness of cells producing the hormone that regulates glucose in the blood. The study aims to assess whether one or two doses of the VX-880 Study Product can better regulate blood sugar levels.
Eligibility: Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 65, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Study Procedures: The study involves a screening visit up to 90 days before the infusion, an infusion procedure consisting of human stem cell-derived pancreas islets, and a follow-up period of five years.
Compensation: Up to $5,630.
Stroke Study
Overview: This research study targets individuals between the ages of 21 and 70 who have experienced a stroke within the past six months. The study aims to understand the use of electrical stimulation of the spinal cord and spinal nerves in restoring arm movement.
Study Procedures: Participants will attend up to 30 in-person visits, including a pre-operative evaluation, outpatient medical procedure, and up to four weeks of testing. Assessments will include questionnaires, MRI scans, and blood draws.
Compensation: Up to $1,500.
Bipolar Disorder Study
Overview: The Atlanta Center for Medical Research is actively seeking adult volunteers to participate in a clinical study focusing on Bipolar I disorder.
Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 75, with a diagnosis of Bipolar I disorder.
Compensation: Up to $4,250 (for qualifying items).
Schizophrenia Study
Overview: This research study is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 who have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder with significant and persistent negative symptoms. The study aims to determine the effectiveness of Cognitive Enhancement Therapy (CET) and Enriched Supportive Therapy (EST) in improving thinking and emotions of individuals with schizophrenia.
Eligibility: Participants must speak and read English, take prescribed antipsychotic medication, and have no history of seizures, head trauma, mental disability, drug, or alcohol abuse.
Study Duration: 18 months at Western Psychiatric Institute Clinic.
Compensation: Up to $825.
LB3P: Low Back Pain Research Study
Overview: The goal of the study is to deepen our understanding of factors contributing to chronic low back pain—knowledge that could help guide future treatment strategies.
Eligibility:
• Adults (18+)
• Persistent low back pain for at least 3 months
• Prior care at a UPMC facility
• English fluency
• Willingness to provide saliva, urine, and blood samples
What participation involves
• One in-person visit at baseline
• Eight remote sessions (monthly for 6 months, then quarterly) over a year
• Daily mobile app entries on pain levels
• Wearing motion-tracking sensors for one week
Duration and location
• Total study length: 12 months
• Location: Physical Therapy Clinical and Translational Research Center (Bridgeside Point) + online
Compensation: Up to $590 for their time