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What to expect
What you need to know about Participating in Clinical Research
FAQs
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How do I enroll in a Clinical Trial?We post all our current studies for our Redmond and Midland clinic facilities on our website, please find our current studies here. Each study will have specific enrollment criteria. If you are interested and feel you are a good fit you can fill in our web enrollment form, call Redmond at 425-869-6828 or Midland at 432-203-3236 or email participants@erahealthresearch.com. Our recruitment coordinators will discuss how we can help you, determine your eligibility and schedule an appointment.
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Do you include all people in your clinical studies?Yes, to advance health outcomes people from all demographics are welcome to our studies. This includes race, disability and socioeconomic status. All personal health information gathered by ERA Health Research for any study is protected by HIPAA, (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and does not pass to companies outside of Era Health Research.
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Do I need medical insurance coverage to participate in a clinical study?No proof of medical insurance is required. Our clinical study costs are covered by our sponsors and do not require our patients to have medical insurance. Our studies do not charge any fees. We will never ask for or collect your insurance information or charge you any fees. If a study requires labs to be sent or medical equipment to be used these will be provided to you free of charge. Many times, we can provide you and your treating physician with these lab results free of charge.
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Can I drop out of a study?Yes, you can drop out of a study at any time. Please contact your study coordinator if you are considering dropping from a study.
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Will I be paid for my participation in a study?Yes, our clinical studies provide compensation to every participant for an eligible visit. Our recruitment team will share the expected amount at the time of your scheduling call. Typical studies pay between $75 - $4000 depending on the number of clinic visits and the duration of the study. Compensation may be available on the day of the study or within two weeks of your appointment. Some studies that are scheduled for more than one visit may be compensated in other ways. Some studies will compensate participants additional amounts to drive long distances or spend the night in the local area.
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Where can I park for my appointment?Redmond - Our Redmond clinic facility has its own parking lot with several locations marked for patients. These are free to those participating in our studies. Please mention to our receptionist that you are parked in our lot and provide your vehicle information if your appointment is anticipated to be longer than 3 hours. Midland - Our Midland facility is located inside the Vital Care Urgent Care clinic (Cornerstone Shopping Center, Midland). There are multiple open and free parking slots right in front of the clinic.
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I don’t have a car and not sure how I can get to your clinics, are there any other transportation options?For Midland, public transportation passing along the 250 loop is called EZ-Rider. Routes can be found here: http://www.ez-rider.org/routes.html. For Redmond there are several local routes through King County Metro: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/schedules-maps/maps/boarding/redmond-tc.aspx and Sound Transit: https://www.soundtransit.org/ride-with-us/routes-schedules/545?direction=0&at=1681369200000&view=table&route_tab=schedule&stops_0=1_21765%2C1_81755&stops_1=1_81755%2C1_21850 Please talk with our recruitment coordinator at the time of scheduling, they will provide all other options and assist with planning.
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I am running late for my visit, can I keep my appointment?Our policy is if you are going to be more than 10 minutes late, we ask that you please call our receptionist to confirm your appointment and that you will still be arriving. We will always try to accommodate a late arrival, however this may mean a longer wait time to get started. Or in some cases it may mean we need to reschedule.
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What is your ADA Service Animal Policy?Can I bring my service animal to my study appointment? Patient safety and comfort is our priority. ERA Health Research welcomes your service animal during a study visit. We encourage you to discuss your service animal and the comfort needs you may have with your recruiter before your study appointment. What is a service animal? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is defined as an animal that has been specifically trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The tasks performed by the animal must be directly related to the person’s disability. Are emotional support, comfort, or companion animals considered service animals under the ADA? No. These terms are used to describe animals that provide comfort just by being with a person. If the emotional support animal HAS been trained to perform a task related to the person’s disability, that animal WOULD qualify as a service animal. Your service animal must be: Healthy, clean and groomed (no fleas, ticks, or sores) House broken Under your control (leash, harness, or other effective controls) Well behaved (no uncontrolled barking, biting, or scratching) Do I need to keep the service animal on a leash?Service animals should be controlled with leashes, a harness or tether. If you are not able to hold a leash, the service animal must be under your control through voice or hand commands at all times. What should I bring with me for my service animal? Food, water and medicine needed by your service animal Leash, harness or tether Plastic bags for solid waste Who is responsible for the care of my service animal during my visit/stay? You or your designee are responsible for feeding, toileting, and watching over the service animal. If you are considering using your comfort or service animal please review our policy for full details and for any question please call our office at 425-869-6828 to discuss your needs with a recruiter.
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