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There are many new clinical trials available to Alaskans that are conducted at home. Clinical trials are medical research studies designed to test the safety and effectiveness of new investigational drugs, devices or treatments in humans. These studies are conducted worldwide for a range of conditions and illnesses.

Chronic pain study

Boomers, if are you having chronic pain, this may be of interest to you.

The home study with researchers from the University of Michigan gives you the opportunity to participate in a first of its kind study on the efficacy of unique cannabinoid tablets and capsules in treating fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

This 12-week study focuses on cannabinoid based medicine. There are three specific products included in the study, all in capsule or tablet form. Each product contains different ratios and formulations of THC, CBD and a wide range of minor cannabinoids.

If you are a first-time cannabis or cannabinoid consumer, none of the products are THC dominant. Meaning, none of these products are meant to make you feel high or “stoned.” Only one product has more than 1 mg of THC and it contains an equal amount of CBD. 

These products are specifically formulated to be used as medicine and help patients find relief.

To see if you qualify, go to https://btstudi.es/q/uofm/

Paid studies with Sanguine

For all of the following trials with Sanguine, a provider of at-home clinical trials, you will receive $100 to $150 for your participation.

You may qualify to participate if you are 18 years of age or older, have been diagnosed with the study disease and live in the U.S.

Grave’s disease. Contribute to the development of new treatments and help advance Graves’ disease research with a 15-minute blood donation.

Call 818-293-2248 to speak with a research coordinator to see if you qualify.

Colon cancer at-home study. Sanguine is also conducting studies for new treatments to help advance colorectal cancer disease research with a 15-minute blood donation.

Donating is fast, easy, and you will receive $150 for your time without leaving home.

Call 818-804-2463 to speak with a research coordinator and see if you qualify.

Lung cancer at-home study. Sanguine is also conducting studies to develop new treatments for lung cancer with a 15-minute blood donation.

You will receive $100 for your time without leaving home.

Go to https://bit.ly/3VkTFja.

Alzheimer’s disease. You will receive $100 for your time without leaving home. To sign up call 818-804-2463 to speak with a research coordinator and see if you qualify.

Pemphigus vulgaris. You can contribute to the development of new treatments and help advance Pemphigus vulgaris research with a 15-minute blood donation. Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare long-term condition caused by a problem with the immune system. It causes blisters in the mouth and on the skin. You will receive $100 for your time without leaving home.

Call 818-804 2468 to speak with a research coordinator and see if you qualify.

Other clinical trial opportunities

You can sign up with ClinicalConnection and receive notifications about trials in your area or at home. Visit https://www.clinicalconnection.com to join.