Clinical trials and research studies are a crucial part of testing and commercializing new, life-changing treatments that help countless people around the world!
Healthy adults are needed to participate in a clinical trial assessing the safety and tolerability of a new administration (single spinal injection) for an FDA approved local anesthetic.
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- Between the ages of 18-50, inclusive
- In overall, general good health
- Interested in participating in a paid research study
* As a study participant, all study-related care will be provided to you.
Participants will be paid for each study visit they complete.
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What happens if I sign up? We will place you in contact with the research study location that needs healthy participants. The study team will then contact you and you may have the opportunity to participate if qualified.
If you think you might like to participate in the Healthy Participant Study or would like more information, please enter your information below so we can see if you may qualify and can contact you about the study. Keep in mind that participation is entirely voluntary. If you decide to take part in a study, you may change your mind about participating at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a research study?
A research study (also called a clinical trial) is a medical study that helps to answer important questions about an investigational drug – these may include how well an investigational study drug works for a certain condition. All medications must be tested in clinical research studies before they can be approved and prescribed to patients.
Why are research studies important?
A research study is the process by which new and innovative medications, interventions and treatments are approved and brought to market, so people can live happier and healthier lives. Even over-the-counter medications, such as NSAIDs, you may have used to counteract a headache, have gone through the clinical research study process before it was available at your local pharmacy.
What is the purpose of the Healthy Participant Study?
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and tolerability of the study drug administered as a single spinal injection in healthy volunteers.
What will the Healthy Participant Study involve?
The Healthy Participant Study will enroll about 54 healthy adults. If you join this study, you will check into the Duke Early Phase Research Unit (DEPRU) for an inpatient admission lasting 6 days and 5 nights. You will receive a single dose of the study drug during this admission. After you receive the drug, we will perform tests to assess the drug’s activity inside your body. Tests include collecting blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples.
Will I receive compensation?
Participants will be paid for completing the study. Participants may also be reimbursed for travel expenses related to study participation. Please discuss this with the study team when they contact you.
What else do I need to consider?
The research team will be able to explain more about what the Healthy Participant Study will involve, and it is up to you to decide if you want to take part. Participation in this study is voluntary. Whether or not you decide to participate in this study will not affect your current or future relationships with your doctors. If you decide to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time without affecting those relationships.
About the Healthy Participant Study
The Healthy Participant Study will enroll about 54 healthy adults. If you join this study, you will check into the Duke Early Phase Research Unit (DEPRU) for an inpatient admission lasting 6 days and 5 nights. You will receive a single dose of the study drug during this admission. After you receive the drug, we will perform tests to assess the drug’s activity inside your body. Tests include collecting blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples.
Participants will receive all study-related care from a dedicated medical team at no cost, including meals for your stay at the Duke Early Phase Research Unit (DEPRU).
Participants will be paid for completing the study. Participants may also be reimbursed for travel expenses related to study participation. Please discuss with the study team at the site.
The Healthy Participant Study is assessing the safety and tolerability of the study drug administered as a single spinal injection in healthy volunteers.
Who can take part in the Healthy Participant Study?
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- Between the ages of 18-50, inclusive
- In overall, general good health
- Interested in participating in a paid research study
