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Becoming a paid medical research volunteer can be an exciting and rewarding experience. That’s why thousands of people have taken part in clinical research studies at Fortrea clinical trials. Begin the search for clinical research opportunities near you.

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Before a medication can be prescribed, it must go through a long testing and approval process, including clinical studies.  A clinical study is used to test new drugs (medications) and develop new uses for existing drugs. At our research clinics, we work with some of the world’s leading companies on studies to answer questions like:

• How is a medication absorbed into the body?
• How does one drug react to another drug?
• How is a medication affected by food?

The studies conducted at our clinics require that you are at least 18 years old. Medical eligibility requirements vary with each clinical study.

For each clinical trial to provide the level of information needed to understand how a new medicine works, volunteers can only take part in one study at a time, usually with one month in between the end of one trial and the start of another. After that, you’re free to apply for another study.

If you are on medication, your eligibility will depend on what medication you are taking and the clinical study design, which varies from study to study.

If you have questions about your eligibility for a trial, please call us at 866-429-3700 .

If you are interested in participating in a specific study any potential risks will be explained to you before you give your consent to participate. You will also be able to discuss any concerns you may have with a member of our medical team.

There are plenty of urban myths about what happens on a clinical research study. These are just that: myths. Your safety is our number one priority. Drug development is highly regulated with strict safety and ethical guidelines and we take those regulations very seriously.

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Individuals just like you play a vital role in our clinical studies as healthy volunteers! But what exactly does that mean? Healthy volunteers are people with no known significant health problems who participate in clinical research to test a new drug, device, or medical therapy. By participating in our studies as a healthy volunteer, you become an important control for patient groups, providing researchers with valuable insights that have the potential to pave the way for innovative treatments that could benefit others struggling with a particular disease. Study participants undergo the same tests and procedures, or receive the same medication as the patient group, allowing our research teams to gain a deeper understanding of the disease process through the comparison of patient experiences.

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researchers with valuable insights that have the potential to pave the way for innovative treatments that could benefit others struggling with a particular disease. Study participants undergo the same tests and procedures, or receive the same medication as the patient group, allowing our research teams to gain a deeper understanding of the disease process through the comparison of patient experiences.

Most clinical studies offer compensation for your time and travel associated with participating. Extra cash is always a great incentive for participation!

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The Mind Research Network would like to invite you to join our Participant Recruitment Registry (PRR) , a program that helps us identify individuals who are eligible for and interested in participating in scientific research.  Participation in the PRR is for research purposes only and is entirely voluntary. If you choose to register, the information you provide will be kept confidential.  If you would like to be contacted about future research studies and are interested in participating in the registry, please click HERE  to log in or create a new account.

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The Impact of Diffuse Mild Brain Injury on Clinical Outcomes in Children

Andy Mayer, PhD, Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Purpose of Study: The aim of this research is to seek neuroimaging evidence of subtle physical or biochemical injury in subjects with TBI relative to healthy control subjects and, if detected, examine whether these injuries resolve.

Protocol Summary: Participants will undergo neuropsychological testing, neurosensory testing, magnetic resonance imaging (~4-5 hours). Repeat testing will occur 4 months and 12 months post injury (~3 hours). Participants in this study will be paid $20 per hour of participation.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Males and females between the ages of 8-18 with no MRI contraindications (presence of a potentially dangerous non-removable metallic device).

Optimizing Targeted Interventions for Aphasia

Jessica Richardson, PhD, Other Neuroimaging Research

Purpose of Study: The aim of this research is to determine whether non-invasive brain stimulation paired with speech-language therapy results in better outcomes than speech-language therapy alone.

Protocol Summary: Participants with stroke-induced aphasia will undergo the following assessments: EEG, MRI, and neuropsychological testing at three timepoints – pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment, and 3-months post-treatment. Participants will receive the following treatment: 15 consecutive weekday sessions of active or sham noninvasive brain stimulation combined with evidence-based speech-language therapy. Participants may earn $40 for each testing session and $15 for each therapy session in the form of gift merchandise cards.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Individuals aged 25-85, who have suffered a stroke and have communication difficulties as a result.

Reward-Guided Decision Making in Healthy Participants and Brain-Injured Patients

Jeremy Hogeveen, PhD, Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Purpose of Study: The purpose of the proposed research is to characterize the brain mechanisms underlying maladaptive reward processing in patients with mild traumatic brain injury (msTBI), with a focus on psychiatric symptoms in patients.

Protocol Summary: Participants will undergo surveys and neuropsychological testing (~3 hrs) followed by a 1.5 hr MRI session (brain scan) in which participants will perform cognitive tasks. Participants will receive $30 merchandise cards for each hour of participation for an average total of $120 – $150.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Half of the participants will be patients with a msTBI (≤3 months up to 15 years) resulting from a concussive event. For Healthy Control (HC) participants, study inclusion criteria stipulate the participants will: have no history of major psychiatric disturbance, be either native or highly competent English speakers, have 12 or more years of education, have no contraindications to Magnetic Resonance Imaging have no history of substance abuse (excluding moderate alcohol or marijuana usage), and will not be pregnant or currently trying to get pregnant.

Theta Study

Julia Stephen, PhD, Neurodevelopment

Purpose of Study: This research is being done to evaluate changes in brain function in typically developing children 6-8 years of age in relation to children 6-8 years of age with prenatal alcohol exposure.

Protocol Summary: During this study, your child will see a pediatrician for a brief physical and see a developmental psychologist to perform some paper and pencil/computer tests. Pictures of your child’s brain and brain activity will be measured using non-invasive and harmless devices called MEG (Magnetoencephalography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). All participants will be given a gift card of $50 or $25 (if incomplete) per visit for participating in the study.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Children between the ages of 6-8 years old, who have never been diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological disorder, and are medically healthy. Parent(s) must be able to give valid informed consent and the child must be able and willing to provide assent to the study procedures.

Multi-Modal Imaging of Traumatic Brain Injury and Medical Cannabis

Purpose of Study: The aim of this research is to study the effects of therapeutics, including medical cannabis, on traumatic brain injury or concussion. We will be comparing people with traumatic brain injury who are currently using therapeutics to people with traumatic brain injury who are not using therapeutics and healthy controls.

Protocol Summary: Participants will undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan(approximately 1.5 hours), clinical examinations (approx. 1.5 hours), and neuropsychological examinations (approx 2 hrs). Additionally a drug screen will be administered. Multiple visits possible. Compensation available for participation.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Males and females between the ages of 18-85 with history of traumatic brain injury/concussion.

Cognitive and Psychiatric Functioning in Aging

Sephira Ryman, PhD, Aging Research

Purpose of Study: The aim of this study is to understand changes in thinking and emotional functioning in healthy older adults and individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. This research ultimately aims to facilitate earlier detection and improve treatments for neurodegenerative conditions.

Protocol Summary: Participants may be asked to do any of the following activities: complete a confidential interview and answer questionnaires regarding their mood and feelings, complete pen and paper cognitive tests (e.g. memory tests), complete tests of balance and eye movements, genetic testing, blood draw, urine drug screening, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and/or breathalyzer. They may have a magnetic resonance image (MRI) scan of their brain. Participants may be asked to return for annual research visits in which they would repeat similar assessments. Participants will earn $20.00 per hour for their participation.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Adults between the ages of 50-89. We will be recruiting healthy individuals with no cognitive concerns as well as individuals with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment, Vascular Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia or have subjective cognitive complaints or concerns.

Brain, Behavior, and Personality 2

Kent Kiehl, PhD, Other Neuroimaging Research

Purpose of Study: The Mind Research Network is looking for healthy individuals to participate in our brain imaging research studies.

Protocol Summary: Qualifying individuals will be asked to complete interviews, paper and pencil tests, questionnaires, and MRI scans. All tests are noninvasive and safe, and you can choose to quit the study at any time. Participants will earn $20/hour.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: The study is open to male and female adults age 18 and older. If your interested in joining the study, please visit: https://p2.trendscenter.org/signup/19861

505-301-2658    Study #: 15050

Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation to Boost the Efficacy of Motivational Interviewing

Jon M. Houck, PhD, Addiction Research

Purpose of Study: This study is examining how counseling and brain stimulation might affect brain activity and alcohol use in people who are thinking about cutting back on their alcohol use.

Protocol Summary: After screening, participants complete a set of online-only questionnaires. Those who qualify and are interested will return for one in-person visit of additional surveys, counseling, brain stimulation, and neuroimaging (MEG and MRI). Surveys will be repeated one month after the in-person visit. Total study time is about 5.5 hours including online and in-person visits, and participants will earn up to $135.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: We are looking for volunteers 18-60 years old who live in the Albuquerque area and are thinking about reducing their alcohol use. Please complete the online screening form at https://redcap.mrn.org/redcap/surveys/index.php?s=MNJ7DHD94W

The CONNECT Study

Davin Quinn, MD, Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Purpose of Study: The aim of this research is to develop safe, effective treatments for complex mTBI that improve cognitive functioning.

Protocol Summary: Participants will complete assessments, undergo neuropsychological testing, and magnetic resonance imaging at the Mind Research Network (~5 hours). Repeat testing will occur 30 days after the first visit (~3 hours). The treatment involved in this study is a combination of brain stimulation and cognitive training (16 sessions). Treatment will take place at the New Mexico Veterans Affairs Hospital (~1 hour each session). Participants in this study will be paid $20 per hour of participation in gift cards.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Male and female veterans with complex mTBI experiencing cognitive symptoms between the ages of 18-69 with no MRI contraindications (presence of a potentially dangerous non-removable metallic device).

505-265-1711 ext. 4935     Study #: 21-026

ASCEND Study

Julia Stephen, PhD , Neurodevelopment Research

Purpose of Study: This research is being done to evaluate brain development in typically developing children 4-7 years of age relative to children 4-7 years of age with prenatal alcohol exposure.

Protocol Summary: During this study, your child will see a pediatrician for a brief physical and your child will perform some paper and pencil/computer tests to evaluate their development. Pictures of your child’s brain and brain activity will be measured using non-invasive and harmless devices called MEG (Magnetoencephalography) and MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). All participants will be given cash of $80 or $40 depending on the study visit for participating in the study. Depending on the age of your child at enrollment, your child will return for up to three additional annual visits with additional cash provided for each study visit.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Children between the ages of 4-7 years old, who have never been diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological disorder. Parent(s) must be able to give valid informed consent and be fluent in English.

DISCOVER Study

Andrei Vakhtin, PhD, COVID Research

Purpose of Study: This research study is designed to quantify the effects of COVID-19 on the brain and gut health.

Protocol Summary: Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires and interviews, undergo neuropsychological testing, and a blood draw. They may have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of their brain. Participants may be asked to return 4 and 8 months later to complete similar assessments. Participants will be compensated up to a maximum of $120.00 after each visit completion.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Individuals between the ages of 18-55 who had COVID-19 more than 3 months ago and recovered fully OR have lingering health complaints may be eligible to participate. Healthy individuals between the ages of 18-55 with no histories of serious medical or emotional problems may also be eligible.

Evaluation of Capillary Heel Stick versus Dried Blood Spots in Infants? (PedsDBS)

Edward Barrett, PhD, Infant Research

Purpose of Study: This is a study about finding different ways to collect and analyze small amounts of blood in infants. The scientists are trying to see if blood level results are the same when blood is collected by a traditional “heel stick” method compared to a new method using “dried blood spots.”

Protocol Summary: After parent consent, the infant will be weighed and the parent will complete a short health questionnaire about the infant. Two - three “heel sticks” will be done at separate times on your baby’s heels. A small blood sample will be collected into a vial and another sample will be dabbed on blood spot cards. Blood values for each collection method will be compared to see if there are differences between the methods. Total participation time will take up to an hour over a single visit. Participants will be compensated $200 for participation in the study. If needed, you will also be offered transportation to and from the study visit.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Generally healthy, full-term infants from single births who currently weigh more than 6 pounds, 10 ounces and are 12 months of age may be considered for this study. Parents or legal guardians must be able to give valid informed consent.

The Learning and Exploration in Adolescence (LEAD) Study

Jeremy Hogeveen, PhD, Neurodevelopment Research

Purpose of Study: The aim of this research is to use brain imaging and behavioral measures to better understand how humans learn to make good—and, sometimes, not so good—decisions in adolescence and early adulthood.

Protocol Summary: Participation involves completing surveys and playing computerized games that can help us learn how people make simple decisions. We will also take pictures of your brain with a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. The study will involve a 3-5 hour visit, and participants will also be asked to return for two follow-up visits within a five-year period. Participants will earn up to $110 after each visit in the form of a merchandise card. Note: Participants recruited via the UNM undergraduate research participant pool are eligible to receive up to 4 SONA credits for a study visit.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Participants must be between 13-21 years old, have no history of major psychiatric disturbance, be either native or fluent English speakers, and be eligible to undergo MRI brain scanning.

The Time – Resolved Exploration and Exploitation (TREE) Study

Jeremy Hogeveen, PhD, Other Neuroimaging Research

Purpose of Study: The aim of this research is to use brain imaging and behavioral measures to better understand how the brain makes decisions and why humans may sometimes explore new possibilities rather than stick with familiar alternatives.

Protocol Summary: Participation involves completing surveys and playing computerized games that can help us learn how people make simple decisions. We will also take pictures of your brain with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanners. The study will involve a 2.5-3.5-hour MRI/MEG study visit initially. You may also sign up to return for a follow-up brain stimulation study using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). If you sign up to be asked to return for the study, 1-2 years later you will be asked to return for two additional 2.5-3.5-hour study visits involving TMS. Participants will earn $30-$80 after each visit in the form of a merchandise card. Note: Participants recruited via the UNM undergraduate research participant pool will receive between 1-3.5 SONA credits for a study visit.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Participants must be between 18-40 years old, have no history of major psychiatric or neurological disturbance, be either native or fluent English speakers, and be eligible to undergo MRI, MEG, and TMS protocols.

Multimodal Image Analysis and Guidance of Neuromodulation for Trauma-Related Symptoms (MAGNETS)

Purpose of Study: To conduct a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial of accelerated image-guided intermittent theta burst stimulation for post-traumatic stress disorder in Veterans

Protocol Summary: Sixty-four participants will be recruited from outpatient mental health clinics. At study entry (Visit #1), participants will undergo baseline demographic, behavioral, and cognitive assessment, and MRI. They will be randomized to either the active (n=32) or sham (n=32) group and undergo 50 sessions of iTBS (10x/day, five days). At end of treatment (Visit #2), they will repeat all baseline tests, including MRI. One-, three- and six-month symptom levels will be obtained through phone visits to establish longevity and stability of benefit.

ENDS Salt Study

Jon Houck, PhD, Addiction

Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study is to test the effects of experience vaping nicotine on blood levels of nicotine and on addiction risk.

Protocol Summary: In this study participants will have one testing visit (3-4 hours) during which they will complete tests and questionnaires, and five experimental visits (about 8 hours) during which they will smoke or vape, have several blood draws, and complete tests and questionnaires. Participants will be compensated up to $1,790 depending upon how much of the study they complete.

Basic Eligibility Criteria: Participants must be healthy, comfortable with having blood drawn, currently either smoke tobacco cigarettes or vape nicotine, and not currently be trying to quit or cut down on nicotine/tobacco use. For more information please visit https://www.mrn.org/common/vape

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• Dental:  Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants.
• Vision:  Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Optometric Techs, Ophthalmic Techs, and Opticians.
• Medical:  Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (PAs, NPs, FNPs, etc.) Specialists may be in need at certain clinics. If you are an interested medical specialist, please email  [email protected]  to learn more.
• Triage:  RNs, LPNs, Paramedics, and AEMTs.

Lodging:  Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation and lodging.

Students on a healthcare professional track are the key to RAM’s sustainable future, and we trust you will be the ones staffing our clinics 10 years from now.

We know how important it is for students to get hands-on experience, while also gaining life-changing exposure to the underserved.

However, RAM clinics operate with only one goal in mind: to bring free, quality healthcare to those in need.

Many of our patients haven’t seen a doctor in decades, so we try to make the experience as professional and as comfortable as possible.

This is not a teaching operation, and our first duty is to our patients.

Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Nursing, Pre-Optometry Undergraduates:  No pre-health undergraduates will be able to provide patient care.

If you are in undergrad, please register as General Support, which will still allow you to see many other fascinating aspects of our operations.

Nursing Students (RN, BSN):  In order to work in our Triage area, you must have faculty supervision.

A licensed faculty member may bring up to five students, all of whom must be in the last “half” of their nursing program. For example, if you are in a four-semester accelerated program, you must at least be in your third semester on the date of the clinic.

We ask that nursing schools commit to attending the full clinic (so both Saturday and Sunday for a regular two-day event). Have your faculty supervisor contact  [email protected]  for authorization.

MD, DO, PA, and NP Students:  In order to work in the Medical Department, you must have faculty supervision.

A licensed faculty member may bring up to five students, all of whom must be in their third or fourth years of their programs.

Schools traveling long distances may bring up to 10 students, with only five working in medical one day and the other five switching in the next. Have your faculty supervisor contact  [email protected]  for authorization.

Dental Students:  In order to work in the Dental Department, you must have a licensed faculty supervisor and be in your third year of dental school.

Please have your licensed faculty supervisor contact  [email protected]  for scheduling.

Optometry/Ophthalmology Students:  In order to work in our Vision Department, you must have faculty supervision and be in your third or fourth years of school.

Please have your faculty licensed practitioner contact  [email protected]  for scheduling.

LPN, EMT, CNA, MA Students:  Due to the large demand for triage practitioners, we are currently unable to accept these students in our Triage Department. Until you graduate, please join us as a General Support Volunteer!

If you are unable to find faculty supervision, we strongly encourage you to sign up as a General Support Volunteer and work in other areas of our clinics.

Students not on a professional healthcare track are more than welcome at our clinics!

Your enthusiasm is contagious at our clinics, and you are an essential part of our work.

Please register yourselves as a General Support Volunteer, and feel free to register for whichever clinics you please.

Keep in mind that General Support can fill up very quickly, so plan on registering right when registrations open, about 4-to-6 months prior to a clinic.

General Support Volunteers are truly the glue that makes the rest of our work possible.

In General Support, you can expect assignments as varied from registering patients as they walk in the door, helping with traffic flow and ensuring patients know where to go, making glasses on our mobile eye lab (we’ll teach you, don’t worry), helping patients pick out their frames, serving food to patients and fellow volunteers, and much more. Of course, assignments are given on a first-come, first-serve basis, so there is no guarantee you will be given your first choice.

General Support is an incredible opportunity to see the many, many parts that make up a clinic, and we hope you’ll find it as incredible as we do.

RAM Telehealth

We now offer free Telehealth appointments for Tennessee residents. These virtual appointments are conducted by licensed volunteer providers through CareClix.

We also hold mobile Telehealth clinics with our mobile unit. To ensure a comprehensive and streamlined experience, a volunteer nurse is onboard to manage patient intake, check vital signs, and prepare the doctor for the consultation. This collaborative approach ensures every aspect of the virtual healthcare process is handled efficiently and with the utmost care.

Volunteering At Headquarters

Our clinics could not take place without the hard work of our staff at Headquarters in Rockford, TN, just 15 minutes south of Knoxville. From filling out the right paperwork, to loading clinic equipment, restocking supplies, and maintaining vehicles, every task at Headquarters is key to ensuring we provide free, quality clinics across the country year-after-year.

If you think Headquarters may be a good fit for you, give our Volunteer Coordinators a call at  865-579-2555 , an email at  [email protected] , or drop by sometime to see HQ for yourself.

WANT TO JOIN THE MISSION AS A VOLUNTEER?

Check out ram’s upcoming free clinics.

Providers must have an active, valid license and be in good standing with their respective license board. Check with the RAM Volunteer Team about states that allow out-of-state providers.

RAM provides a turn-key clinic experience, so there is no need for most providers to bring their own equipment. Dental providers must bring their own loupes, and general medical providers are encouraged to bring their own stethoscopes. We recommend that volunteers in Triage bring a watch with a second hand. Specialists, please contact the RAM Volunteer Team at [email protected] for special requests.

RAM dispenses antibiotics and over-the-counter medications on site if available and provides script pads for additional needs. Narcotics are not on site.

RAM Clinic Leadership will take over and activate the appropriate response plan.

Hours may vary clinic by clinic. Most clinics start at 6:00 a.m. and continue into the afternoon. Any time commitment you can offer is greatly appreciated.

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