The people that screen you often do not have details of the study. Their job is to make/receive phone calls and screen potential participants.
and can't read a calendar
The screener told me the earliest in person visit was a date 2.5 weeks later.
I then asked if I could be put on a waitlist and maybe go on an earlier date if there was a cancellation. The screener said I needed to call the Center directly to inquire. That was 3 days ago.
Today, I finally got around to calling and when I gave them my name and scheduled visit date I was told that I missed my appointment :
Unbeknownst to me my appt was this morning
They seemed pretty cool about the mix up and luckily I was able to be rescheduled for next week.
I just wanted to give some input regarding my experience. There are 3 main phases to this test. First, is the initial testing. You get paid 75 dollars for completing this portion. They took my vitals and blood. The 2nd portion was the overnight stay and all day testing (7pm - 5pm). You are required to sleep for a min of 6 hours. (lights out at 10pm, up at 6am). I was not able to do the 6 hours of sleep. They stick probes all over your head and body. I was paid partially for the overnight stay. If you do the overnight and day testing, I think it was about 350 dollars. I was given a 2nd opportunity that same day to the overnight again but I passed.
From the initial screen to the day of flight was very fast. I came in for the test, stayed overnight that same day, and was scheduled to fly out 3 days later.
Other random thoughts:
1. no alcohol or smoking allowed (they make you take a breath and urine test)
2. if you suffer any allergies you will be eliminated
3. you are given a small duffel bag for travel to France and that's it.
4. if you want to leave once in france, they will fly you back commercial.
5. no free time in France, you will not leave the lab
i still have the informed consent forms if you have any other questions.
Hmmm, the "fly you back commercial" part is interesting. Knowing this group, I'm waiting to see someone go through the initial testing, get to France, and then opt out in order to get the free miles!
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Hmmm, the "fly you back commercial" part is interesting. Knowing this group, I'm waiting to see someone go through the initial testing, get to France, and then opt out in order to get the free miles!
They'd probably lose most or all of the $2,500 though. Doubt that "free miles" (esp. on a carrier probably not of one's own choosing) would compensate for the monetary loss.
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So I attended the open house yesterday in New York and here are a few notes from the presentation and Q&A session:
For about half an hour they talked about sleeping disorders and answered general medical questions, there were about 50-60 people present at their offices, a mix of backgrounds, young people and quite a few middle-aged individuals. A few people looked like bums picked off the streets…
Regarding the study, they did not disclose the name or laboratory producing the drug. The overnight stays as well as the France part of the trip involve getting hooked up to various electrodes which measure facial movements, eye movement etc.
When you spend the night in New York, you need to check in around 6.30 PM to 7 PM and leave the following afternoon. The blood tests take about three hours, seems to be only on weekdays, but in their other studies they mention that weekend tests are possible, so we need to double check that piece of info… I saw a cute girl checking in for an overnight, so they probably have a decent amount of college students in the program. (I'm a recent college grad, wish I would of heard about these things earlier) Payment: again this reconfirms previous posts, it’s a sliding scale of payment based upon participation completion, so if they kick you out due to allergies, or any other reason after the blood test or the first night, you would still get some cash. Electronic devices: No Laptops, they allow cell phones now, which would seem to allow Blackberries. Cameras allowed on the trip but no taking pictures inside the facility, so I guess you could get a picture boarding the jet.
Most of the people at the open house had not been prescreened and the test is running till at least January. I think once you passed the overnight you have to travel within 28 days. Caffeine intake in the two weeks before the tests cannot exceed 300 milligrams a day.
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Too many negatives, states "up to $2,500.00', so it could be substantially less. You get to visit France but your stuck in a hospital the whole time so what fun is that, it's like you aren't really there. Plus there is the whole no miles part.
Pluses, you do get to visit France, eat French hospital food, though that could be a negative. Flying on a private jet would be fun, unless your being tested the whole time on that too, then not.
Too many negatives, states "up to $2,500.00', so it could be substantially less. You get to visit France but your stuck in a hospital the whole time so what fun is that, it's like you aren't really there. Plus there is the whole no miles part.
Pluses, you do get to visit France, eat French hospital food, though that could be a negative. Flying on a private jet would be fun, unless your being tested the whole time on that too, then not.
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I think someone mentioned it before, plus they mentioned it at the event... in France, you will stay at a chateau, not a hospital, they seem to be private rooms, with relatively healthy meal options... again the key thing here is if $2500 is worth it for taking about 5 days off from work. If you are near NYC it might be easier... also I think someone posted about a study in ATL, same format...
I'll be waiting for my call back for the blood test, and if the money is good, will go for it...
I'm still on the fence. I go in for my visit and checkup on Tuesday and have a lot of questions to ask.
I have a lot of extra vacation time this year and though basically selling some of it for $2500 wouldn't be a bad idea. That will make a nice payment towards my student loans.
Being an accountant, one thing I want to know is how they classify the income for this study. Will we be sent a 1099-MISC? I'm sure we'll receive some sort of tax document but I want to know what kind so I can know how it will be taxed.
Being an accountant, one thing I want to know is how they classify the income for this study. Will we be sent a 1099-MISC? I'm sure we'll receive some sort of tax document but I want to know what kind so I can know how it will be taxed.
I hoping that's not the case since that point hasn't been confirmed by any participant so far and i don't recall being asked for my SSN
Especially now that we learned there are partial payments, it's possible that it is run like a typical focus group and payments are made in cash.
I hoping that's not the case since that point hasn't been confirmed by any participant so far and i don't recall being asked for my SSN
Especially now that we learned there are partial payments, it's possible that it is run like a typical focus group and payments are made in cash.
First, regarding focus groups. If you get paid anything, you are supposed to report it, provided your annual income exceeds the minimum required. The people paying you only have to report it if it exceeds $600, but that doesn't mean you aren't suppose to report amounts under $600. I have done only one study over $600 and I did receive a 1099.
One of the forms in my packet was a W-9 which is a request for a taxpayer id, in my case since I'm not a business... my social security number. Getting a W-9 means you are pretty much going to get some sort of tax document. I was just wondering if it would be a 1099MISC. I've done countless tax returns in my day but I can't say I've ever had a client who had income from a research study. Just curious what form that falls under. 1099MISC would be my assumption which is taxable income and reduces the actual net gain from the study depending on your tax bracket.
[/QUOTE}I got my $2500 about 2 weeks later.[/quote]
And what, if any, "after effects" would you say you experienced?
Also, if I'm not mixing info from several posts, I wonder what's behind the emphasis on the fly to France, if you're actually landing in Switzerland? Land at CDG, and surface to SW? G9 make it to final destination without refueling?
Thanks
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