Would you like to participate in a research study for COVID-19?
We're inviting you to take part in a study for individuals who are diagnosed with COVID-19 to research the body's immune system response to the virus. All study-related visits, tests, and care will be provided at no cost. In addition, compensation for study-related travel may be provided. Health insurance is not required to participate.
The study will be looking at how the body's immune system responds to the virus, in order to create future treatments and vaccines.
You may be able to take part in the COVID-19 Studies if you:
- Have been exposed to COVID-19
- Have been diagnosed with COVID-19
- Are an individual at risk of contracting COVID-19 (e.g. a caretaker, healthcare worker, or live in a household with an individual at high-risk)
Sign Up
What happens if I sign up? We will match you to a research study location in your area that needs volunteers exposed to COVID-19 or notify you when one becomes available. The study team will then contact you and you may have the opportunity to participate if qualified.
If you think you might like to participate in the COVID-19 Studies or would like more information, please enter your information below so we can confirm if you may qualify and can contact you about the study. Keep in mind that participation is entirely voluntary. If you do decide to take part in the study, you are free to change your mind about participating at any time.
About COVID-19
COVID-19 first appeared in late 2019. The virus has since quickly spread across the globe, causing countries to shut their boarders and stay at home, to prevent the deadly virus doesn't spread out of control.
The COVID-19 virus belongs to a family of viruses called Coronaviruses. This virus family causes illnesses such as the common cold, along with other illnesses that are responsible for respiratory symptoms.1
People who contract COVID-19 may experience their symptoms differently, in fact; some people have reported no symptoms at all. Common symptoms of the virus may include:
- cough
- fever
- fatigue
- shortness of breath
- chills
- muscle aches
- sore throat
If you experience any of these symptoms, stay inside unless you are seeking medical treatment or are being tested to confirm a COVID-19 diagnosis.
If you:
- Have been exposed to COVID-19
- Have been diagnosed with COVID-19
- Are an individual at risk of contracting COVID-19 (e.g. a caretaker, healthcare worker, or live in a household with an individual at high-risk)
Consider joining us in our fight against COVID-19!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Clinical Research Study?
A Clinical Research Study (also called a clinical trial) is a medical study that helps to answer important questions about an investigational drug – these may include how well an investigational study drug works for a certain condition. All medications must be tested in clinical research studies before they can be approved and prescribed to patients.
In this case, it is important for researchers and doctors to understand how the human body reacts to the virus in order to create new treatments and vaccines to combat the virus. Researchers may do this by collecting blood or saliva samples to analyze.
What will the COVID-19 Studies involve?
Participation in the COVID-19 Studies may involve visits to a study clinic near your home.
Compensation for travel may also be available.
In the COVID-19 Studies, participants will be randomly assigned to a study group. Your blood or saliva may be collected to analyze. You may also be responsible for tracking your symptoms in a daily log.
Will I be reimbursed for study-related travel?
Volunteers who qualify to take part in the study may receive compensation for study-related travel. Please discuss this with the study team when they contact you.
Is there a cost to participate?
There is no cost to participate in the COVID-19 Studies. If you qualify, all study-related visits, tests, and care will be provided at no cost.
If you decide to take part, you will receive study-related care throughout the study from a team of experienced doctors and nurses.
What else do I need to consider?
The research team will be able to explain more about what the COVID-19 Studies will involve, and it is up to you to decide if you want to take part. Participation in this study is voluntary. Whether or not you decide to participate in this study will not affect your current or future relationships with your doctors. If you decide to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time without affecting those relationships or the care you receive.
How far is the study clinic?
If you match to a study that requires visits to a clinic, we will match you to a study clinic within a close travel distance from your home. If we are not running the study in your area currently, with your permission, we will keep you in our database and reach out once a study clinic in your area becomes available. If at any time, you decide you no longer want to participate in the study, you can opt-out and we will delete your information.
About the COVID-19 Studies
The COVID-19 Studies will be looking at how the body's immune system responds to the virus, in order to create future treatments and vaccines. All study-related care will be provided by specialty physicians and a dedicated study team.
If you qualify for the study, you may be required to complete visits to a study clinic in your area.
Volunteers who qualify to take part in the study may receive compensation for time and travel expenses.
Who can take part in the COVID-19 Studies?
You may be able to take part in the Covid-19 Studies if you:
- Have been exposed to COVID-19
- Have been diagnosed with COVID-19
- Are an individual at risk of contracting COVID-19 (e.g. a caretaker, healthcare worker, or live in a household with an individual at high-risk)
All study-related care will be provided by a team of medical professionals.