Medical Research

trader · Jan 5th, 2011, 8:00:19 PM

I'm not sure this is the right place, but I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere in or near Noth Carolina (in the US) where I could go to be paid to have my Tourette's Syndrome studied. Any suggestions on where to go/look would be appreciated. Again, my apooligies if this is the wrong place.

Luduan · Jan 5th, 2011, 8:36:46 PM

You might try seeing if there are any studies through the Duke and UNC hospitals and psychology departments.

Jorgen · Jan 5th, 2011, 8:47:50 PM

Nowadays, payment incentives for human research volunteers is generally frowned upon due to ethical and sampling concerns (it doesn't stop people from incentivizing participation, but payment is very regulated). If it's money you're after, looking down another avenue is probably best; being a test subject isn't exactly the best way to make money. If the main thing you want is participation in studies of your condition, you can look up the psych departments of local universities and see what ongoing studies are being undertaken by students and professors. I know my school's psych department website has a link to a whole database of psychology studies that one can log into and browse through. Something like "psych.universityname.edu" or "www.universityname.edu/psych(ology)" would be a good place to start.

ChaosNebula · Jan 6th, 2011, 7:01:17 PM

Is it possible for you to try other countries? I am sure that other countries will be glad to have a subject.

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Jan 5th, 2011, 8:36:46 PM	#2
Luduan Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 420 Chapel Hill, NC	You might try seeing if there are any studies through the Duke and UNC hospitals and psychology departments.

Jan 5th, 2011, 8:47:50 PM	#3
Jorgen Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 712	Nowadays, payment incentives for human research volunteers is generally frowned upon due to ethical and sampling concerns (it doesn't stop people from incentivizing participation, but payment is very regulated). If it's money you're after, looking down another avenue is probably best; being a test subject isn't exactly the best way to make money. If the main thing you want is participation in studies of your condition, you can look up the psych departments of local universities and see what ongoing studies are being undertaken by students and professors. I know my school's psych department website has a link to a whole database of psychology studies that one can log into and browse through. Something like "psych.universityname.edu" or "www.universityname.edu/psych(ology)" would be a good place to start.