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• Medical Research in Belfast; My Experience Saving Money to Travel

So how much do you REALLY want to travel? I mean, it’s easy to say you would “do anything just to travel”, but would you really. Do you love it enough to sign up for Medical Research in Belfast, or anywhere, for that matter? Because I would! That’s how I went about Saving Money to Travel.

I had just returned from working on a summer camp in USA for disadvantaged kids in New York, and a spent couple of months touring the US with friends, so I was broke. So broke that when I arrived in London , my sister had to give me £20 so I could afford the train to the connecting airport for my flight back to Dublin.

So here I was, zero money in my bank account, some minor debts from a crazy time in Vegas , and with dreams to continue traveling. What could I do? I was back in Kilkeel, my small town in Ireland . But couldn’t work out a way to live my travel dreams. Working for $10 an hour in a bar would see me stuck at home for months. I couldn’t do it. 23 years old and I wanted to see the WHOLE world , experience crazy things , get lost in foreign countries. I had to do something. Something drastic. Medical Research in Belfast!

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Basically the deal was this:, how much do you get paid for medical research in belfast, fitting a cannula inside my arm, 5.30am wake ups, no exercise allowed, using the medical research in belfast money for travel.

What is Medical Research?

In short, you get locked in a hospital for a certain length of time and a company pays you to test drugs on you.

The slightly longer version for those of you not in the medical research loop, the premise is basically that huge pharmaceutical companies can’t release new drugs until they have been tested on ‘willing’ guinea pigs (of the human variety). The pharma companies, therefore, undertake medical research whereby they offer significant compensation to people who are willing to let them test their drugs on you. After you have signed a very large disclaimer contract stating that if you get ill, lose limbs or die, you can’t sue them. Marvelous.

So I scoured the internet for medical research/clinical trials in Ireland and stumbled across a company offering Medical research in Belfast. About a 90-minute drive from my hometown of Kilkeel . They were running a medical test that lasted 5 weeks. I called up and enquired.

• You get locked in their private hospital with 20 other people for 33 days.
• You can’t leave the room for the whole 5 weeks under any circumstances, if you leave you don’t get paid.
• Any exercise whatsoever is banned
• You can only eat at set meal times, no snacks ever, and you must eat exactly what they give you regardless of whether you like it or not. They have to keep all the conditions constant across patients.
• NO visitors are allowed at any time!
• You take drugs twice a day and get 12 vials of blood taken daily.
• You wake up at 5.45 am (to take the first set of drugs) and go to sleep strictly at 10.30 pm.

In exchange for all that madness, I would be paid £2000 ($2600) tax-free, upon completion of my medical research in Belfast. I agreed and signed the forms. Soon I found myself going through a stringent medical, got the all-clear and within 10 days I was on the way to Belfast to get locked in the clinic

To be frank, I thought it would be a breeze. Just over a month. No probs. I’ll read books, watch movies, play Playstation. Easy, right? Wrong. Very, very wrong.

LOCKED UP; The Experience

On day 1 of my medical research in Belfast, we got to meet the other patients, and it was a very strange group of people. I don’t know what I was expecting, but in hindsight, it’s only weird, desperate or broke people who would submit themselves to an ordeal like this. So it’s actually not that surprising that the group was quite an odd bunch. I was hoping there would be a selection of younger people in my situation. Perhaps just graduated high school or university and needing a quick cash injection but in reality, it was older, long-term unemployed people who preferred to do this a couple of times a year rather than building their careers in the real world. My hopes of like-minded people were crushed. This was going to be a long month.

The doctors and nurses were friendly enough, but it’s a pretty boring time for them too. They take so many injections and blood samples each day from you, so rather than literally inject you 25 times per day, they actually fit a tap into your vein (a cannula). Now they can flip a switch and take blood multiple times each day. 10 years on I still have a scar on my arm from that thing.

5.30 am wake up, take drugs, give blood, have an injection. Then it’s breakfast, and the food is pretty bad. It’s a kind of a mix between standard hospital food and aeroplane meals. Not a great combo. And remember, you HAVE to eat everything on the plate. They can’t risk any factors differing between patients. So if you’re not a big fan of that damp, limp tuna and onion salad. Tough luck, son. You have to eat it up. The staff circulate to make sure everyone finishes everything. Although when it’s particularly bad I’d be walking out with my pockets full of the least desirable things and discretely disposing of it down the toilet later!

On Day 2 I watched the entire director’s cut trilogy of Lord of the Rings BACK TO BACK. That is 726 minutes, or 12 hours and 6 minutes. What a day. And from there, it was all downhill.

Remember, no exercise is allowed as it may affect the behaviour of the experimental drugs. So you can’t use the time to get in good shape and annoyingly, I didn’t have my blog then so I couldn’t work on that either. That left me with books, TV, and movies. But there’s only so many times you can watch the OC and One Tree Hill (kidding, kind of…). The days seemed neverending.

The boredom was horrible, all I could think about was getting out. It was literally like being in prison but by choice. I needed the money so I couldn’t quit, so I sucked it up, and each day ran into the next. The food almost became bearable. The blood was flowing out of my arm at pre-set timings. The routine was set, and of course, the days dragged on, but like all things, it soon came to an end.

When the last day came, I could have cried. Walking out the front door of the clinic was heaven, I went straight to Subway for a footlong meatball sub, BBQ sauce, extra bacon, a huge coke then onto a bar in Belfast for a delicious pint of Guinness, and then maybe a couple more. It never tasted so good. Actually, we weren’t supposed to drink alcohol on day 1, as we had a check-up the next day. Thankfully nothing was flagged during the check-up. I received my money a few days later, and you know what? It was all worth it.

November 2006. 22 years old, and I had almost $3000 thanks to this mad medical trial stuff. The time was right, I was going to change my life forever. Back to my home in Ireland with my mum. I spent December researching ‘how to travel the world’, ‘how much does it cost to travel’, ‘traveling with very little money, and I stumbled across ‘teaching English in Asia’. The course that would allow me to teach English around the world is run through Cambridge University. It cost $1600 (about £1100) AND you could study it in Thailand. THAILAND?! Now we’re talking. Time to change my life.

Medical Research kinda changed my life

I used my medical research money to book myself on that course. I signed a contract to work in China after I completed my course in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and booked a one-way ticket to Bangkok , Thailand for February. What a way to spend my hard-earned cash. One last Christmas with my mum, sister, and grandmother, and early the next year I was off. Little did I know I wouldn’t be home again for nearly 4 years, but I’d be coming back a changed man.

Next stop, Thailand

A traveler, a blogger, a businessman, a free man. But it all started with medical research. So would I recommend it? You might think I’m mad, but absolutely yes. It changed my life, and for that, I’ll be forever grateful. People often ask me now, did it have any side effects. My initial response is always ‘of course not’, but then again, directly after the medical research, I’ve been on a quest to every country in the world . Seeking adventures and experiences in every corner of the globe, never settling for an average life, so who knows, maybe it did have an effect on me! Certainly a positive one.

So, when you say you’d do anything to travel, do you really mean it!? Medical research in Belfast was a drastic choice, but a good one. Would you do it?! I’m pretty sure it would have voided my digital nomad insurance though haha!. Let me know in the comments.

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Medical trials in Belfast with Celerion - everything you need to know

Participants receive a comprehensive medical exam as well as generous compensation

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The Belfast company Celerion carries out research studies on behalf of pharmaceutical companies in order to determine how a particular medicine impacts the body.

Taking part in a medical study can be worthwhile for all sorts of reasons - the most obvious and most attractive is that you will be paid for your time and expenses, but the appeal is more than just financial.

Before the study begins, you'll receive a free, comprehensive medical examination - a ‘full body MOT test’ if you will – checking heart, liver, and lung functions as well as blood chemistry.

And then there's the satisfaction of knowing that you are contributing to scientific and medical progress, potentially improving the lives and prospects of countless patients around the world.

Tempted? We thought you might be, so we got together with Celerion to put together the following guide of things you should know before you apply to take party in a study:

What types of clinical study schedules are available?

Most of the studies offered at Celerion require overnight stays, but not all. The different types of studies include:

Return only - No overnight stays

Weekend schedules - Typically checks in on a Friday evening and checks out before 9am on Monday

Weekday schedules - Less than seven consecutive nights in a Celerion clinic with at least one full day in the clinic between Monday and Friday.

Long-term schedules - Includes a stay of seven or more consecutive nights in a Celerion clinic.

Where can I find out about information on upcoming studies?

You’ll find a list of all the current studies at helpresearch.com , and follow Celerion on social media @celerionbelfast. Otherwise, feel free to give them a call on 02890 554000.

Do I need to have a medical condition to participate in a study?

Not necessarily - generally, the type of studies Celerion carries out require healthy participants. However, some studies require participants with medical conditions such as type II diabetes or asthma - check Find a Clinical Study to find out what’s coming up.

Celerion’s studies are run to determine how a medicine impacts the body, not to determine the effectiveness of a medication.

Is there a maximum number of studies I can participate in?

Yes - you can only enrol in one study at a time. After each study is completed, you must wait for at least 30 days (it can be 90 days) before you begin another one - this is referred to as the ‘pharmaceutical wash-out’ period.

How do I qualify to participate in a study?

It depends on the study, as each one has a specific set of requirements. For example:

You must have been registered with a GP in the UK for at least one year

Health status - You must meet specific health criteria. In general, Celerion looks for healthy participants that are not currently taking medications and meet the study's medical safety guidelines

Celerion also conducts patient studies, and specialises in respiratory studies for people with asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, chronic cough and bronchiectasis

What is the role of Celerion in drug development?

Regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or Medical Healthcare and Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) require prescription and over-the-counter medication to be thoroughly tested.

Celerion conducts clinical research on behalf of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help determine the safety and efficacy of their medication, while evaluating any potential side effects.

This ensures that these products meet established quality standards and that the public's well-being is protected.

Will I have restrictions to follow while participating in a study?

Yes, they vary from study to study and may include refraining from exercise, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, or medication use. Detailed information on any restrictions will be provided during the screening process.

Will I be sleeping in the clinic?

It depends on the study - many of Celerion's studies require one or more overnight stays in one of Celerion's clinics .

If you are staying overnight, you will be assigned a sleeping area at check-in, and in most cases a bunk area is shared with another participant. When sharing a bunk area, roommates are assigned by gender.

To find out more, contact Celerion on 028 9055 4000, email [email protected] or visit helpresearch.com .

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Giving up your time to help others can be rewarding. As well as getting paid for your time, you will receive a free comprehensive health check as part of your enrolment. You will get to relax amongst a group of like-minded people, while It can also be the perfect place to catch up on your studying.

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HSC R&D Division provides core funding to support the  Northern Ireland Clinical Research Network (NICRN) .

The NICRN provides infrastructure that allows high-quality clinical research to take place across all Health and Social Care (HSC) structures, so that patients can benefit from new and better treatments. The Network provides skilled health professionals who can help researchers to set up and run clinical studies quickly and effectively and work with patients and the public to ensure their needs are at the centre of research activity.

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• Enhance the ability of patients and health care professionals to participate in and benefit from clinical research
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• Improve the speed of delivering research outcomes
• Enhance the regional coordination of clinical research across Trusts and academic organisations
• Improve integration of clinical research within HSC structures and services

The NICRN is made up of different Interest Groups (clinical specialities) working in areas that are relevant to the HSC. These are led by clinicians with a proven track record in clinical research. The Interest Groups are facilitated by research support posts in the HSC, so that researchers have access to experienced staff, who can carry out the research study and for example, obtain participant consent, carry out extra participant tests, and collect the clinical data required for the research. The Network also provides help to identify and recruit patients onto research studies, so that researchers can be confident of completing the study on time, and on target.

To date the HSC R&D Division has supported the establishment of 13 Interest Groups (Clinical Specialties) which make up the NICRN. These are:

• Cardiovascular
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• Critical Care
• Gastroenterology
• Orthopaedics
• Primary Care
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• Mental Health

N.B. Cancer is an additional clinical speciality supported by the NI Cancer Trials Network .

In addition, NICRN works alongside the other R&D structures in Northern Ireland such as the NI Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) and the NI Clinical Research Facility (CRF) to aid NI researchers in their ability to design and conduct clinical research within Health & Social Care environment to the highest national standards.

For further information on how to engage with NICRN please contact the NICRN coordinating centre .

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Clinical trials with compensation are a great opportunity to get involved in important medical research. A clinical trial is held to gather data on the potential of a novel treatment to address a specific illness. A clinical trial often focuses on people with a certain chronic condition or genetic risk factors.

A clinical study with compensation focuses on paying individual for participating in their trials. This helps study teams to more quickly drive interest around a trial, and also helps to ensure that clinical trial participants subsist through the entire trial. Some clinical trials with compensation also recruit healthy volunteers, those with no specific diagnosis or special medical needs. Which volunteers are needed for which study depends on the study’s goals. Nobody qualifies for every study, but through effective upfront communication with the study team most participants can quickly learn whether or not they are a good fit for an observational study or investigational treatment.

Compensation for research studies is a hot topic for both participants and organizers. Not all clinical trials with compensation fit everyone, but the right trial can help participants defray their costs and earn some money – anywhere from just $10 for a single visit to multiple thousands for longer studies.

Each clinical trial responds to diverse needs, so there’s no way of knowing precisely how much any given study will offer in compensation. With that said, there are a few basic facts you should know as you do research and decide whether participating in a trial focused on an investigational drug or treatment plan is the right fit for you.

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How much can volunteers make in clinical trials with compensation.

Compensation for clinical trials varies widely. It can range anywhere from below $100 to thousands of dollars for qualified participants. Compensation generally scales with the length and complexity of the trial, with individuals participating in the entire study maximizing their compensation. The shorter a clinical research study, the lower the amount of compensation offered, just as with research studies in other fields.

Can You Get Expenses Paid for in a Clinical Trial?

When you are cleared to participate in a research study, you will usually have any direct costs related to the study covered by the presiding company or organization. For example, you will not need to pay for a treatment given to you as part of a research study, and it does not matter if you have insurance.

Depending on the structure of the study, you may or may not qualify to have certain indirect expenses paid for. The most common indirect expense is travel. If you need to travel a long way from your home to a laboratory facility, you can often submit receipts for gas or other expenses for reimbursement.

When Do You Receive Clinical Trial Compensation?

Reimbursements are generally processed soon after they are received. On the other hand, if you’ve been offered a flat sum for your participation in the study, you will usually only receive it at a certain point in the study or after specific conditions are met.

These “conditions” usually relate to the length of the study. For example, a study that’s intended to run for a year might compensate volunteers every three months. This recognizes the fact that even some of the volunteers who qualify will not necessarily stay with the study for its entire duration.

Which Clinical Trials Offer the Most Study Compensation?

There’s no way of knowing exactly how much any given trial will provide in compensation until you contact the study sponsor. In order to make sure that you are a good fit for the trial, there will be a thorough screening process that makes sure you are a good fit, pass the exclusion criteria, and will complete the trial. As a general guideline, though, more complex clinical trials provide more compensation.

Many clinical trials have only a few basic requirements. As long as you meet the exclusion criteria, all you need to do is take the medical treatments as directed and occasionally get blood tests or other laboratory tests. But sometimes, researchers will need more information from you or will be in contact more frequently with the study physician or research team.

For instance, you might be asked to maintain a “clinical trial diary” that gives greater insight into how a condition responds at different times after treatment. This is an example of something the study research staff might figure into their calculations when determining compensation.

Is Compensation for Clinical Trial Participation Based on the Study’s Outcome?

In a word, no. A clinical trial will not offer its volunteers more or less money based on whether or not the research was successful, but rather fully participating in studies should aware you with the full compensation package. In fact, it might be months or even years before anyone can say with full certainty whether a study had the results the sponsor hoped for.

While you’re never responsible for the outcome of a study, your level of participation is definitely a factor. If you accidentally fail to follow instructions (on treatment dosage or timing, for example) it potentially invalidates your data, which may preclude compensation.

How Do I Find Out How Much Compensation a Trial Offers?

Most clinical trials with compensation advertise that compensation is available. However, a study sponsor might be legally limited in how much information they can publicize. Once it’s been verified that you match the required volunteer profile, you will receive written documentation of compensation and requirements. In some situations, an annual trial compensation package might be appropriate based on the types of interventions or medical treatments being tested.

Compensation for clinical trials makes it easier and more accessible to be a part of important medical research. Your decision to participate could help people all around the world that you will never meet, and help study drugs and treatment get out to market more quickly.

Are There Clinical Trials That Offer Compensation Near Me?

Most studies, especially ones that focus on healthy volunteers, have various locations and can even be ran in multiple countries. While technology is still being developed to allow participants to remotely participate in clinical trials, generally most study teams and study sponsors still require clinical trial participants to meet in-person based on the study design during the trial to check in on the progress of a treatment. Most major cities in the United States will offer some clinical trials that offer financial compensation and studies with locations near you.

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