Paid Clinical Trials for Healthy Volunteers
Phase 1, dietary, observational, and biomarker studies that pay healthy adults.
Compensation
Most studies compensate participants for time and travel. Specific amounts are set by each sponsor and disclosed in the consent form.
Reviewed studies
All listings are registered on public trial registries and approved by an IRB or HREC before enrolling participants.
Time commitments vary
From a single outpatient visit to multi-week inpatient stays. Read the time commitment in each listing before applying.
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Recently updated studies
PET Imaging of Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) in Volunteers With Alzheimer Disease (AD) or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Characterization of Diseases With Salivary Gland Involvement
Neuropharmacologic Imaging and Biomarker Assessments of Response to Acute and Repeated-Dosed Ketamine Infusions in Major Depressive Disorder
Neurobiology of Suicide
Evaluation of Patients With Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Healthy Volunteers
Early Metabolic Effects of Antiretroviral Drugs in Healthy volUnteers: a Phase 2 Randomized Study
Effects of Sucralose on Drug Absorption and Metabolism (The SweetMeds Study)
Children s Growth and Behavior Study
Sociocultural & Biobehavioral Influences on Pain Expression and Assessment
Physical and Behavioral Traits of Overweight and Obese Adults
Apheresis to Obtain Plasma or White Blood Cells for Laboratory Studies
Genetic and Epigenetic Signatures of Translational Aging Laboratory Testing (GESTALT)
Guides for healthy volunteers
Common questions
What is a healthy-volunteer clinical trial?
A study that enrolls people without the condition being tested — typically Phase 1 drug-safety trials, dietary studies, observational research, or biomarker studies. Participants are usually compensated for time and travel.
How are participants paid?
Compensation varies by study. Phase 1 inpatient studies often pay $1,000–$5,000+ for full participation; outpatient and dietary studies may pay $50–$500 per visit. Specific compensation is set by each study sponsor and documented in the consent form.
Is it safe?
All listed studies are registered on public clinical trial registries (ClinicalTrials.gov etc.) and have been approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Read the full informed-consent document before enrolling.
How do I apply?
Each study listing links to the official trial record, where the recruiting site's contact details are published. Contact the site directly to start their screening process.
What is Phase 1?
The first stage of human testing for a new drug or device, focused on safety and dosing. Phase 1 trials usually enroll a small number of healthy volunteers under close medical supervision.