If you're one of the millions of Hiffers perpetually broke (I assume millions of you read HIF over each other's shoulder on a single, shared laptop), I know how you feel. However, it could be worse. Imagine if we were also sick on top of being strapped for cash! I know when I was going through chemo, the last thing I needed was another bill.
If you find yourself in a similar boat, one possible method of making a little side money is through paid, legitimate medical research studies. If you have a qualifying illness and live in a needed area, you can apply for a paid clinical trial earning hundreds of dollars!
These types of studies help doctors and research scientists better understand illnesses and diseases as well as find treatments and cures. Some of the studies are demographic while others involve study products or placebos. The trials are run by Acurian, a company who specializes in recruiting potential qualifying candidates for the trials.
When applying for these, I still recommend using your freebie email and freebie phone number. That way, if you change your mind on participating in a trial, you can easily stop any future calls or emails.
While researching Acurian and clinical trials, I came across ClinicalTrials.gov, a searchable database of licensed clinical trials run by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. While many of these do not pay for participation, I've included links to recruiting studies for many of the diagnoses below. When applicable, I also included links to unpaid NIH clinical trials.
As usual, I'm not a professional anything! If you get accepted to a paid study, please make sure to talk it over with your medical doctor first!
The prevalence of Crohn's Disease is currently estimated at 500,000 people in the U.S.
Payment: Up to $700.
Application Form: Crohn's disease study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18-75. Must have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease, with active symptoms, and do not have any serious associated diseases like Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, etc.
Locations: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, South Carolina, Texas
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
It's estimated there are 4 million US adults diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. While it can affect people of all ages, even children. However, most people are diagnosed during middle age and are more likely to have Fibromyalgiaas they get older. If you have lupus or rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you are more likely to develop Fibromyalgia.
Payment: Up to $350.
Application Form: Fibromyalgia study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18-75.
Locations: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is has been reported in up to 20% of the US adults, affecting 1.3% of the population.
Payment: Up to $300.
Application Form: Irritable bowel syndrome study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18-75. Must have symptoms of IBS include diarrhea and abdominal pain and must have report symptoms for at least 6 months to qualify.
Locations: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in daily activities. More than 3 million adults suffer from depression in the US.
Payment: Up to $500.
Application Form: Major Depressive Disorder study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18-74.
Locations: Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, Wyoming
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis also known as NASH, Associated with Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Often accompanies Morbid Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension.
Payment: Up to $750.
Application Form: Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 50+.
Locations: Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Utah
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
While the exact number is unknown, it's estimated that Pediatric Asthma is a leading, serious, and chronic illness among up to 6 million children in the United States. Two thirds of all asthma cases are diagnosed people turns 18!
Payment: Up to $900.
Application Form: Pediatric Asthma study
Requirements: Men & Women, Parents of kids ages 5-11.
Locations: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
So there ya have it!
These are some basic, simple studies that might end up paying big for you, a family member, or somebody you know with one of the medical conditions listed above. If only we all could make a little money off our health concerns!
