Participating in research studies either online or in-person can help science and yourself.
And you can potentially also earn some good extra money at the same time.
But it can be difficult to find relevant research studies to participate in.
I have, therefore, put together a list of available paid clinical research studies as well as other studies so you can easily see if there are any relevant to YOU.
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Why participate in research studies?
As you might know, a research study is a scientific way to improve or develop new methods – often within health care.
If we are talking about medical studies, they are designed to answer specific questions on how to prevent, diagnose, or treat diseases and disorders.
Research studies can also be about different topics.
No matter what the topic is, research studies are important because they contribute to new knowledge. Within clinical studies, many ways of treating diseases and disorders would not have been discovered if people had not been willing to participate in studies.
So if there is a specific topic you are very interested in or if you have a certain disorder, it can help develop science in this area.
This can both help yourself immediately, and it can also help science and people in the future. This all depends on the exact studies you participate in.
But overall, it can have great benefits for both you and others – in addition to this, some studies even also offer to pay you a nice compensation but more about that later.
What kind of studies can you participate in?
There are many types of research studies you can participate in.
For example, clinical trials where you test new medicines or devices. Other studies use interviews or surveys to understand health or behavior.
Some studies are purely online, so you do not even have to commute to participate.
Often you have to live up to certain criteria to participate in studies – if you are participating in a study about diabetes, you can, of course, only participate if you actually have diabetes.
But there is also research that is more broad – it can, for example, be studies for dog owners and similar. These are not seen as clinical studies, but it is to show you that there are all kinds of studies you can participate in.
And on the list later in this article, I will show you different types, so you have a good chance of finding some that are relevant to you.
Most of the studies are for the US, but there are also several options for many other countries – this list will make it easy to find the ones in your country.
How much do clinical research studies pay?
Helping with research to keep moving science forward and by giving feedback so companies can improve has benefits on its own.
But by participating in research studies, you will often also get compensation – sometimes quite a lot, depending on the study.
Normally paid surveys or smaller studies will usually not pay a lot but will also not take much effort. But it can still give some nice extra cash.
If you participate in bigger clinical trials, you can often actually earn quite good money.
It all depends on the specific study and on how much you have to do. But there are studies that give over $800 for participation.
Most give less, and in general, I think that when it comes to clinical studies, it should not only be because of the money.
The money is a nice extra aspect and definitely worth considering, but if it is because you also wish to help with that specific study, it will make more sense.
Going around signing up for different studies is not a way for you to be able to make a living, so that should not be the goal. But if you want to participate, the money is definitely nice to get as well for the studies that offer this.
Available research studies (Updated December 2022)
When it comes to research studies, they are often temporary and project-based. So there will often be new ones available, and projects close all the time.
The list below will, however, regularly be updated. So in case there are no studies relevant for you at the moment, try again in a few weeks. So make sure to bookmark this page.
So let’s now get to the available research studies. You will be able to quickly see what the topic is, which country/location it is available in, and the approximate compensation you will get for participating.
The list will be in alphabetical order based on the topic of the research study.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Due to the Corona pandemic, many research studies have moved online. The list below will show examples of projects you usually can participate in to give you inspiration.
You can then search for specific studies in your location:
- Arthritis – Osteoarthritis
- Arthritis – Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Autism
- Chronic Cough
- Clinical Trial: COVID-19
- Crohn’s Disease
- Depression
- Diabetes (Diet & Exercise)
- Diabetic Peripheral Neropathy (DPN)
- Eczema
- Fibromyalgia
- Gastroparesis
- High Cholesterol
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lupus
- Men’s Health
- Migraine
- Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Ulcerative Colitis
Arthritis – Osteoarthritis
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: Select areas in: USA, Germany, the UK, Ukraine
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $850
Short description:
If you have osteoarthritis, you might find that there is a need for better treatment. You can participate in osteoarthritis clinical trials in your local area.
The arthritis research studies are available in several countries – just be aware that they are only available in select areas in the countries mentioned above. You can apply and see if it is available in your area by clicking the button below and choosing your country.
To qualify you must have a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in the knee and/or hip. Otherwise, you need to be healthy without serious concomitant diseases such as Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, etc.
Be aware that the compensation varies from country to country. In some countries, you will get treatment and transportation as compensation while you in other countries also will get monetary compensation.
Arthritis – Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas.
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $625 + care and medication
Short description:
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a painful and crippling form of arthritis that occurs when your immune system attacks the lining of your joints.
Local doctors are looking for people who have Rheumatoid Arthritis to participate in local research studies in the US states mentioned above.
You must have a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis to qualify and otherwise be healthy without serious concomitant diseases such as Cancer, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis.
Autism
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $800
Short description:
If you’re an adult with Autism, you may face challenges with your social life, your work, and your family relationships.
If that is the case for you, you can enroll in an Autism paid clinical research study in select areas in the US states mentioned above. The research study will evaluate the effects of study medications on social behavior in adults with Autism. These study medications are not available from your regular doctor.
To be able to sign up, you must have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and not have a history of seizures in the past 6 months.
Chronic Cough
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US States: Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Maine, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $350 + care and medication
Short description:
Chronic cough is a nagging cough that can last for months/years and can cause a lot of frustration.
In select areas in the US states mentioned above, there are local research studies that are evaluating a study medication for chronic cough that isn’t available from your regular doctor.
To have a chance to participate you need to have had 1 year or more of refractory or unexplained chronic cough and have received appropriate treatment but continued to cough.
Clinical Trial: COVID-19
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: Select US zips
Available for: 18+ years old male and female
Compensation: Up to $800 + care and medication
Short description:
This paid Covid-19 study is seeking volunteers to help test investigational treatments for Covid-19. You do not need health insurance or to be referred to apply.
The study is specifically looking for people with COVID-19 Positive tests within the last 9 days.
Crohn’s Disease
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US States: 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
Available for: 18-75 years old male and female
Compensation: Up to $650 + care and medication
Short description:
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease. In the US states mentioned above, doctors are looking for people who have Crohn’s to participate in research studies.
To participate you must have been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and have active symptoms like diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, mouth sores, cramping & you must not have any serious associated diseases like Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, etc.
If you qualify, the compensation will be up to $650, and you will also get no-cost care from doctors and no-cost study medication.
Depression
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US States: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Washington
Available for: 18-65 male and female
Compensation: Up to $500 + care and medication
Short description:
Depression is an extremely common illness worldwide and experts estimate that 16 million Americans alone will experience a major depressive episode in any given year.
Local area doctors are testing study medications that are not available from your regular doctor in the areas in the US mentioned above.
To qualify, you must have reported having depression and must have been treating depression with antidepressant treatments and otherwise be healthy.
Diabetes (Diet & Exercise)
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $750 + care and medication
Short description:
If you have Type 2 diabetes, you are at risk for a range of additional health complications, especially if you are also overweight.
This diabetes study includes local doctors in the US states mentioned above-conducting research studies evaluating study medications for adults with Type 2 diabetes and its related health complications.
To qualify for the study, you must have type 2 diabetes and must be controlling your diabetes with diet and exercise.
Diabetic Peripheral Neropathy (DPN)
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: Select US zips
Available for: 18+ years old male and female
Compensation: Up to $750 + care and medication
Short description:
This study gives you a chance to participate in a free clinical research opportunity & get investigational drug, study-related care, and compensation for time and travel for sharing your thoughts and opinions.
To apply, you must have diabetes and have been diagnosed with Diabetic Peripheral Neropathy (DPN) in both feet. You must also have had moderate to severe foot pain for more than 6 months and should have BMI < 40.
Eczema
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: Canada: Only Quebec + US States: 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
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $400 + care and medication
Short description:
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis is not just a cosmetic disease. It is a chronic skin condition that can cause intense pain, itchiness, and skin cracking.
If you suffer from this, you might be able to participate in an Eczema research study in your local area. They are available in select areas in the US states mentioned above and in Canada (only in Quebec and for French-speaking).
To be able to participate, you must have been diagnosed with Eczema for at least a year.
Fibromyalgia
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: Select US zips
Available for: 18-75 years old male and female
Compensation: Up to $350 + care and medication
Short description:
Fibromyalgia can affect people of all ages, including children. However, most people are diagnosed during middle age and are more likely to have fibromyalgia as they get older.
This research study is for people that have had Fibromyalgia for more than 1 year.
Gastroparesis
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: Around 32 US States for select zips
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $500 + care and medication
Short description:
If you have had Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes for a long time it can damage your nervous system in ways that show up as stomach or bowel problems. It’s called Diabetic Gastroparesis.
This research study is for people that have had diabetes for at least 5 years and that have displayed symptoms of Gastroparesis for at least 3 months.
Researchers are evaluating study medications that are not available from regular doctors and which may one day result in future treatment options. You can participate in studies like this if you qualify and live in one of the states where it is available.
High Cholesterol
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $750 + care and medication
Short description:
This research study is for people with high cholesterol, which can put you at higher risk for heart diseases.
Research studies are carried out locally to evaluate study medicine, and these studies are available in select areas in the US states mentioned above.
To qualify, you must have High Cholesterol, Hyperlipidemia or High Triglycerides.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee
Available for: Female only 18-49 years old
Compensation: Up to $300 + care and medication
Short description:
If you are a female and have irritable bowel syndrome, you might qualify for this clinical trial.
You have to have been diagnosed with IBS with diarrhea or IBS with mixed episodes of diarrhea and constipation. If that is the case, Iocal doctors are evaluating a study medication for IBS that isn’t available from your regular doctor, and you may be eligible to participate.
When applying, you have to make sure to give a valid phone number, as it is needed to confirm your registration.
Lupus
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in:
US States: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Virginia
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $500 + care and medication
Short description:
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can lead to inflammation and damage to various tissues, including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and brain.
There are Lupus paid studies conducted in the US areas mentioned above. Be aware of the area you belong to, and click the correct button below to apply for the correct area.
To have a chance to participate, you must have been diagnosed with Lupus for at least 6 months. In area 2 you, however, have to have been diagnosed for minimum 1 year.
Men’s Health
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington
Available for: Men only 50+
Compensation: Up to $600
Short description:
If you are a man above 50 and, over time, have noticed changes in your energy levels, weight gain, depressed mood, slowed metabolism, hair loss, low sex drive, and changes in your general sense of well-being, this research study might be for you.
If you have experienced any of the above, you might be able to join a local research study about men’s health if you live in select areas in the US states mentioned above.
To participate, you must have been experiencing pain, fatigue, mood changes, weight gain, or age-related health concerns.
Migraine
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US states: California, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee
Available for: 18+ male and female
Compensation: Up to $400 + care and medication
Short description:
Migraine headaches can interfere with work, family and leisure, preventing you from living life to its fullest. Medications may not manage the disabling pain, nausea, dizziness, and other symptoms associated with migraines.
If you have experienced any of the above, you might be able to join a local migraine research.
To participate, you must have been diagnosed with Migraine headaches and otherwise be healthy without serious illnesses.
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: UK (select zips), Germany (select zips), Poland (select zips)
Available for: 18-75 male and female
Compensation: Medication cost, travel expenses
Short description:
This is a clinical study if you have Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis also known as NASH, Associated with Diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). It often accompanies Morbid Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Hypertension.
Be aware that this study is only open to select postal codes in the UK. Local doctors in these areas are conducting research studies and if you are chosen to participate, you may receive clinical trial-related medication and advice, and you will have your travel expenses covered.
To participate, you must have a diagnosis of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis.
Ulcerative Colitis
Research type: Clinical trial
Available in: US (select zips)
Available for: 16-80 years old male and female
Compensation: Up to $700
Short description:
This clinical trial might be for you if you live in Canada and have been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis which is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease affecting the large intestine.
It is only available in select zip codes in Canada. To see if you qualify, just click the button below and fill out the screener.
The compensation for this research study varies depending on the exact study you qualify for, but it can be all the way up to $700.
That was a list of some paid research studies you can participate in, depending on what type of research study you qualify for. The first step is that you have to apply online after you have found studies that are relevant for you and available in your area.
Some of them pay quite a lot for participation, but no matter what, all of them will contribute to research, and in some cases, you will also get the chance to improve your own health condition by participating.
So if you qualify for any of the studies above, apply for them, and then you might get accepted. Or if you know any óne they might be relevant for, make sure to send a link to this page for them.
Be aware that research studies change all the time, so if there is a study on the list that is suddenly closed, that is the reason.
If you have any comments or questions, I would love to hear from you in a comment below.
What about inEthiopia.Is there any paid surveys to be done in Africa,Ethiopia ?
Not many, to be honest. But you can check out this list of the best international sites which are the ones you should go for.