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!
Autism Clinical Trial
Approximately 1 in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), per the CDC. Boys are about 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
Payment: Up to $800.
Application Form: Autism Study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18+. Must be diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and do not have history of seizures in the past 6 months to qualify.
Locations: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Crohn's Disease Clinical Trial
The prevalence of Crohn's Disease is currently estimated at 500,000 people in the U.S.
Payment: Up to $650.
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: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
The NIH is running a Crohn's disease study.
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Diabetes Clinical Trial
Of the 30 million Americans suffering from diabetes, 90-95% of them have type 2 diabetes. That, coupled with the large pool of locations, means quite a few Hiffers might qualify for this valuable clinical trial!
Payment: Up to $750.
Application Form: Diabetes study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18+. Must have type 2 diabetes and must be controlling their Diabetes with diet and exercise to qualify.
Locations: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia
There are a ton of additional studies you may qualify for.
Eczema Clinical Trial
Are you one of the 31.6 million Americans who are estimated to suffer from eczema? Worldwide, about 20 percent of children and up to 3 percent of the adult population have some form of eczema.
Payment: Up to $400.
Application Form: Eczema study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18+. Must have been diagnosed of Eczema for at least a year to qualify.
Locations: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington
The NIH is running multiple eczema (atopic dermatitis) studies.
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Fibromyalgia Trial
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, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, United States
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Gastroparesis Clinical Trial
If you're one of the 12% of those with Diabetes who experience Gastroparesis, then sign up for this paid clinical study.
Payment: Up to $500.
Application Form: Gastroparesis study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18+. Must have had Type 1 Diabetes or Type 2 Diabetes for at least 5 years to qualify. Also need to display symptoms of Diabetic Gastroparesis for at least 3 months and have a history of at least 2 vomiting episodes in the last two weeks before study screen.
Locations: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, United States, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, United States, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Clinical Trial
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: Women only, ages 18-49. 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, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
IBS and Diarrhea Trial
Payment: Up to $300.
Application Form: IBS and Diarrhea study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18-65.
Locations: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah Virginia
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Lupus Clinical Trial
Lupus is a chronic, serious autoimmune disease that is most common among women of childbearing age. There are an estimated 5 million people suffering from Lupus worldwide.
It was also never the correct diagnosis on House.
Payment: Up to $500.
Application Form: Lupus study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18+. Must have been diagnosed with Lupus for at least 6 months to qualify.
Locations: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia
The NIH is running a systemic Lupus Erythematosus study.
There are additional studies you may qualify for.
Ulcerative Colitis Clinical Trial
Approximately 700,000 people in the United States have Ulcerative Colitis.
Payment: Up to $700.
Application Form: Ulcerative Colitis study
Requirements: Men & Women, ages 18+. Must have been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis to qualify.
Locations: Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah
The NIH is running a Ulcerative Colitis study.
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!
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