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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need medical insurance to participate in any of your studies?
No medical insurance is necessary to participate in any Meridien clinical studies. If accepted for the trial, participants are provided study medication and are closely monitored by Meridien's medical doctors and staff.
Do I get compensation if I join a study?
Eligible participants will receive compensation for studies. Compensation varies from study to study.
Who administers the studies?
A board certified medical doctor and highly trained clinical research coordinators work with you throughout the study.
Where are your offices located?
Meridien Research has four offices throughout the Tampa Bay area. Click here for information on locations.
Are clinical trials safe?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strict guidelines and regulations that help ensure the safety of clinical trials. According to the FDA, "Carefully conducted clinical trials are the safest and fastest way to find treatments that work in people and new ways to improve health." Research subjects are closely followed with blood work, physical exams, and other testing relevant to the study. Meridien Research has been conducting clinical trials for over 10 years and its medical doctors have worked in research for decades.
How long is a clinical trial?
The commitment to a clinical trial varies from a few weeks to up to several years. You will be told during your initial visit exactly what is expected of you during the trial, so you can make a decision about whether or not you want to continue with the screening process.
How often can I participate in a study?
You must take a 30 day break between studies.
How often do you add new studies?
We continually add new studies. We know months in advance what studies we will be offering and will gladly put you on a waiting list and notify you when the study opens.
What if you do not have a study that suits my needs?
If you don't fit any of our current study criteria, we will add you to our database. When we get a new study, we do a database search and will contact you to see if you're interested.
Will I get a placebo or real medicine?
Some studies compare the medication being tested in one group against another group taking a placebo (a look-alike pill or tablet that has no active ingredient). You will be told if there is a placebo involved in the study you are considering enrolling in so you can make an informed decision about whether to enroll in the study.
What kind of studies are you currently offering?
Click here to see a list of all the studies offered at our four locations.
No medical insurance is necessary to participate in any Meridien clinical studies. If accepted for the trial, participants are provided study medication and are closely monitored by Meridien's medical doctors and staff.
Do I get compensation if I join a study?
Eligible participants will receive compensation for studies. Compensation varies from study to study.
Who administers the studies?
A board certified medical doctor and highly trained clinical research coordinators work with you throughout the study.
Where are your offices located?
Meridien Research has four offices throughout the Tampa Bay area. Click here for information on locations.
Are clinical trials safe?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strict guidelines and regulations that help ensure the safety of clinical trials. According to the FDA, "Carefully conducted clinical trials are the safest and fastest way to find treatments that work in people and new ways to improve health." Research subjects are closely followed with blood work, physical exams, and other testing relevant to the study. Meridien Research has been conducting clinical trials for over 10 years and its medical doctors have worked in research for decades.
How long is a clinical trial?
The commitment to a clinical trial varies from a few weeks to up to several years. You will be told during your initial visit exactly what is expected of you during the trial, so you can make a decision about whether or not you want to continue with the screening process.
How often can I participate in a study?
You must take a 30 day break between studies.
How often do you add new studies?
We continually add new studies. We know months in advance what studies we will be offering and will gladly put you on a waiting list and notify you when the study opens.
What if you do not have a study that suits my needs?
If you don't fit any of our current study criteria, we will add you to our database. When we get a new study, we do a database search and will contact you to see if you're interested.
Will I get a placebo or real medicine?
Some studies compare the medication being tested in one group against another group taking a placebo (a look-alike pill or tablet that has no active ingredient). You will be told if there is a placebo involved in the study you are considering enrolling in so you can make an informed decision about whether to enroll in the study.
What kind of studies are you currently offering?
Click here to see a list of all the studies offered at our four locations.