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Where clinics, researchers who can afford to contribute to our quest to help the sufferers of medical conditions, chronic illness and your civil liberties and human rights to make comfortable decisions over the research activities you participate in, will soon be marked as contributors. You will also find many individual researchers cannot afford internet presence, or their own web sites so BioTrax helps to bring you information which is NOT freely available on the net and provides these researchers with free representation to volunteers and their own Mini Webs. Non invasive research there is no need for medical checks. Generally speaking if you pass our eligibility test you will be eligible for many different types of research.

It Important for you to understand that in certain circumstances ethics will not allow the printing of the financial rewards under NIH ethics committies and for good reason. Ethics despite their decisions are in fact the basic foundation blocks of our industry and should not be challanged by portal sites who print the financial rewards or exagerate the financial rewards on behalf of clinics on legal loop holes. Those that can print the financial rewards in certain circumstances will do so but not as a general advertisment for all medical research as portal web sites should not advertise the financial rewards at all to be representive as an industry as a whole with the exeption of less invasive research. As a general rule of thumb you will learn about the reimbursements for your time and incovenience at the point of contact with the clinic or at the point of NOTES FOR VOLUNTEERS which BioTrax will continue to upload on certain studies but only where complicated explanations may not be required.

WHEN APPLYING FOR REAL TIME STUDIES,APPLY FIRST AND CONTACT SECOND. The Hotline Number will be shown after application in most cases, or where clinics have their own volunteer sites a link may be provided and all details will be supplied.

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Study 1519 :BioTrax - Clinical Trials /Medical Trials Earn Up To $200 a Day Texas
	Study Added: 01/01/1970
Type of Study	Participating in Medical Research Studies is a excellent way to help fund university education, or just save for the things you want in life, perhaps a holiday? Many research volunteers are in full time or part time jobs, and contribute . Whether you are in retail, customer service or any other career, why not consider helping researchers find new treatments, and in developing existing treatments. Clinical Trials volunteers are needed right throughout the UK to participate in Medical Research Studies. These Clinical Trials, Medical Trials or Drug Trials are strictly governed by Authorities and Overseen by Ethics Committees, to ensure the up-most safety of research volunteers. BioTrax is the leading Clinical Trials Listing Service on the Internet, and lists all known Medical Research activities, which includes all the non-Invasive research activities we know of, throughout the US. This amounts to 100
Duration	I day to A Month
Reimbursement	Up to $200 a Day
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Study 274 :Medical Research Massachusetts
Type of Study	A Variety of non invasive studies and clinical trials .
Aim of Study	To Help Medical research improve the quality of peoples lives .
Inclusion Criteria	Males and Females Aged 18 -85 Must have passed the instant eligibility on the menu bar .
Area	Volunteers from Boston , Massachusetts only please .
Duration	Studies can last an hour or up to a month .
Reimbursement	Set fees for larger studies $10.00 a hour for smaller noninvasive tasks .
Notes	View study details of some of the opportunities listed at Harvard university by clicking apply .

Study 268 :Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Clinical Trials Massachusetts
Type of Study	Many different medical trials , clinical trials and medical research take place at the (MGH) such as : DERMATOLOGY REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY RADIOLOGY COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE CLINICAL TRIALS
Inclusion Criteria	MALES ANF FEMALES AGED 18 ABOVE MUST HAVE GOOD EYE SIGHT AND BE RIGHT HANDED FOR COGNITIVE STUDIES AND RADIOLOGY . MUST HAVE PASSED INSTNAT ELIGIBILITY ON THE MENU BAR .
Area	Recruits research volunteers from boston , massachusetts only .
Duration	Anything form 1 hour to a month maybe more depending on the study .
Reimbursement	From 10 dollars an hour to hundreds or even thousands .

Study 267 :CLINICAL TRIALS AND PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH Massachusetts
Type of Study	Healthy Volunteer Studies This is home to the nation's oldest and foremost research program in a psychiatric hospital setting. Since 1888 this clinic has been dedicated to studying the role of biological factors in mental illness, and today the hospital has over three acres of floor space dedicated to this important research. Some of the most significant discoveries in the field of psychiatry have been made here , shedding new light on the causes of and treatments for many complex neuropsychiatric disorders. To this day no other psychiatric hospital or university department of psychiatry contains a comparable range of basic laboratory, brain imaging and clinical research facilities dedicated to the study of major brain disorders, including: Alcohol abuse Psychotic disorders Schizophrenia Mood and anxiety disorders Childhood trauma Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease
Inclusion Criteria	MALES AND FEMALES AGED 18 AND ABOVE MUST BE RIGHT HANDED MUST HAVE PASSED ELIGIBILITY ON THE MENU BAR . CHILDREN ALSO REQUIRED FOR PET SCANS
Area	Must be able to attend the clinic in Belmont, MASSACHUSETTS Will consider volunteers from Vermont,Connecticut,New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
Duration	Sort visits of a couple of hours , some stuides involve a couple of days and others last for longer periods of time . Quite a variety of trials at times.
Reimbursement	Pet Scans pay up to $200.00 Approx $200 per visit
Notes	To view our ongoing trials click apply

Study 266 :MEDICAL IMAGING STUDIES Massachusetts
Type of Study	Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Inclusion Criteria	Males and females Aged 18 and above Must be right handed Must have good eye sight . Must have passed eligibility on the menu bar .
Area	Recruits volunteers from Boston , massachusetts only
Duration	Studies that last for hours
Reimbursement	Up to 50 dollars for two and a half hours .
Notes	To view our current studies click apply or to register phone direct using the contact button .

Study 263 :BRAIN IMAGING STUDIES Massachusetts
Type of Study	Volunteer for participation in our research studies.Opportunities are available to participate in behavioral studies, involving paper-and-pencil tests and tasks on computers. Volunteers may also participate in studies that use magnetic resonance imaging.
Aim of Study	All of our studies are designed to help shed light on cognitive function across the life span and to extend knowledge about age-related brain changes. There are two different kinds of tasks for which we would welcome your participation, and information on both is provided below. Please note that none of these studies is invasive or involve the use of drugs, and most involve only a single session.
Inclusion Criteria	You must be either between 18 and 35 or 60 and 85 yrs. of age, A native speaker of English Must have normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and vision. Must not have a history of heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. Must not have untreated high blood pressure, or be taking any mood-altering drugs. Must be right handed Must not be claustrophobic. Mustnot have any metal implants ( Some fillings are OK ) Must not have had any head injurys or bumps to the head . Must have passed instant eligibility on the menu bar.
Area	Volunteers must live near Cambridge,MASSACHUSETTS
Duration	Our fMRI studies involve approximately 2 hours of scanning, plus an additional 30 minutes before and after the scans for preparation and post-experiment debriefing. During the first half-hour in the scanner you will simply lie still while we take structural images; during the remainder of the time you will perform simple cognitive tasks (e.g., looking at pictures and words on a screen).
Reimbursement	We will pay you $25/hour for the fMRI and will also give you an image of your brain.
Notes	Contact using the contact button above

Study 262 :BRAIN IMAGING RESEARCH STUDIES Massachusetts
Type of Study	All experiments are non-invasive (most involve looking at a computer screen and pushing buttons)
Aim of Study	Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences stands at the nexus of neuroscience, biology and psychology. We combine these disciplines to study specific aspects of the brain and mind including: vision, movement systems, learning and memory, neural and cognitive development, language and reasoning. Working collaboratively, we apply our expertise, tools, and techniques to address and answer both fundamental and universal questions about how the brain and mind work.
Inclusion Criteria	MALES AND FEMALES AGED 18 and ABOVE MUST BE RIGHT HANDED Must not suffer from claustrophobia and be able to maintain a stationary position lying down for a period up to hours in length although an hour is usually an average time for pet scans . Must not have a history of depression anxiety or mental illness . Must have no family history of mental illnesses . Must have no metal implants such as braces or pins . Must not have a history of substance abuse . Must have not had serious injury or bumps to the head . Must not have poor eye sight. MUST PASS INSTANT ELIGIBILITY ON THE MENU BAR .
Area	Volunteers from the CAMBRIDGE,MASSACHUSETTS area only.
Duration	15 minutes to several hours long.
Reimbursement	Pay ranges from $10/hour to about $30/hour.
Notes	REGISTER ONLINE HERE .

Study 260 :NUTRITION and DIET STUDIES Massachusetts
Type of Study	NON INVASIVE research focuses on determining the nutrient requirements necessary to promote well-being for older adults.
Aim of Study	Scientists examine how nutrition plays a major role in the prevention of the major chronic degenerative conditions associated with aging.
Inclusion Criteria	MALES AND FEMALES AGED 30 YEARS AND OLDER MUST PASS INSTANT ELIGIBILITY TEST ON THE MENU BAR .
Area	Volunteers from the BOSTON,MASSACHUTSETTS area only .
Duration	Studies lst 1 day to many months .
Reimbursement	A realistic payment for time and inconvenience . Plus if they determine that you may be eligible, we will ask you to come to the center for a half-day screening visit, which is done free of charge; in fact, we will pay you a $15 stipend. The results from your screening visit will provide you with valuable information about your current health status, and will be forwarded to your doctor upon request.
Other Info	TYPES OF STUDIES THAT MAY BE CONDUCTED . Dietary Protein and Heart Health Vegetable Oil and Heart Disease Risk in Women Loss of Muscle Mass and Strength in Older Men Timed Feeding and Resistance Training to Prevent Muscle Loss (NASA Study) Amino Acid, Calcium and Bone Study
Notes	TO VIEW OUR STUDIES AND MAKE ONLINE APPLICATION CLICK APPLY .

Study 259 :DENTAL STUDIES - RESEARCH Massachusetts
Type of Study	Oral health care
Aim of Study	To develop, advance and disseminate knowledge of oral health issues to benefit the profession and the society it serves
Inclusion Criteria	MALES AND FEMALES AGED 18 AND ABOVE MUST PASS INSTANT ELIGIBILITY ON THE MENU BAR .
Area	Volunteers must be living in BOSTON, MASSACHUTSETTS
Reimbursement	Composite Study: Class I, Class II, and Class V. $40. for one short visit. Bleaching Study: One year study. 8 visits. $200 after completion of the study. All studies have a realistic payment for time and inconvenience .
Other Info	STUDIES MAY TAKE PLACE FOR PEOPLE WITH TROUBLED OR IMPACTED WISDON TEETH REQUIRING SURGICAL REMOVAL .
Notes	View our web site here for current studies or contact direct using the contact button .

Study 258 :Standardized Patient Program Massachusetts
Type of Study	What is a standardized patient? A Standardized Patient (SP) is a healthy lay person or a person with fixed physical findings who has been: Taught to teach basic physical exam skills and communication skills and/or Trained to portray a real patient's case in learning or testing situation. The SP is trained to present a patient history and sometimes patient's symptoms. The SP can also be trained to portray a family member of another patient; for example a mother, daughter, or spouse. Our SPs behave as real patients might in a given situation, so students can practice with them before seeing real patients in an office of hospital setting.
Aim of Study	Why use Standardized Patients? Availability. A particular patient problem or scenario is available at any time or any place. The student/teacher does not have to hope someone with a particular issue or problem will show up and agreed to be seen by a student. Faculty can create optimal learning encounters based on student and curricular needs instead of modifying the learning experience to the available patients's problem.
Area	Must live in SHREWSBURY,MASSACHUSETTS
Duration	All of our standardized patients are paid for their work and become a part time temporary employee .
Other Info	For Standardized Patients There are several personal and life style qualities that successful SPs have in common: Flexible work schedule: the needs of the program vary from month to month. I can sometimes tell you a year in advance when I will need you and sometimes I will call the week or day before. Ease with people: because we work with so many different students in so many different stages of training, it is important to really like people and like working with students. Comfort with your body: you need to be willing to have physical exams done, sometimes more than once during a session. Comfortable "being on stage": while you are not physically on a stage, you are performing a part. You are likely to perform that same part repeatedly within a 4-8 hour period as each student gets a chance to interact with your case. Good observation skills: as you will be giving the students feedback about their performance, you will need to be able to be "in role" and observing at the same time. Good memory: you will need to remember what student #1 did and then what student #6 did. Enjoy working with a group of people who are truly committed to making a difference in the education of our future physicians, one student at a time. Because the hours are flexible this allows you to participate in medical research activities giving you an extra source of income .
Notes	Call direct using the contact button above .

Study 241 :BRAIN IMAGING RESEARCH STUDIES Massachusetts
Type of Study	Non invasive research using Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalogram (EEG) to observe brain activity. MRI, MEG, and EEG studies.
Inclusion Criteria	MALE AND FEMALES 18 -45 Must not be pregnant or lactating It is safe to wear contact lenses in the MR scanner (except colored contacts). Persons with metal dental fillings may have an MRI. Must be Right Handed Must not have had any major past illnesses . Must not suffer from claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) and be able to maintain a stationary position lying down for a period up to hours in length although an hour is usually an average time for pet scans . Other studies require you to remain stationary in a chair . Must not have a history of depression anxiety or mental illness . Must have no family history of mental illnesses . Must have no metal implants such as braces or pins . Must not have a history of substance abuse . Must have not had serious injury or bumps to the head . MUST PASS INSTANT ELIGIBILITY ON THE MENU BAR
Exclusion Criteria	People with poor eye sight People with tatoos containing metal dye .
Area	BOSTON,MASSACHUSETTS
Duration	Up to 3 hours . Outpatient and weekend studies often available .
Reimbursement	Anything up to $75.00 for time and inconvenience . Parking at the Center will generally cost $5-10. Bring cash, as many study stipends are in the form of a check that will be mailed to you.
Other Info	MRI is safe and comfortable for most people, with only a few exceptions. People who have electrically, magnetically or mechanically activated implants (such as cardiac pacemakers), or those with metal in their body (such as clips on blood vessels in their brain, or other metal fragments) should not have an MRI because the devices may move or not function properly. However, persons with metal dental fillings may have an MRI. The MR scanner is a powerful tube-shaped magnet that uses radio waves to create computerized images of the brain and body. Because the magnet is always on, you will be instructed not to bring any metal objects into the magnet suite, as these objects may become airborne and injure someone. The MR scanner magnet will also erase the magnetic strip on credit cards, so you should leave your wallet outside as well. Because the MRI study involves imaging procedures that are very sensitive to motion, you may be asked to use a "bite bar" during scanning. A bite bar is a piece of plexiglass covered with sterile dental-impression material. You will make an impression of your teeth in the bite bar, and rest your teeth in this impression for the duration of the study to help immobilize your head. You will not be able to wear your eye glasses in the MR scanner. If the study requires that you read or view images and you require vision correction, you should inform the investigator when you sign up for the study, and you may be fitted with magnet compatible eye glasses. Because MR images may be distorted by metal in the mouth, you may be asked to leave any removable dental devices such as retainers, removable bridges, or dentures outside the magnet suite. Most Brain Scan manchines can carry weight up to about 20 stone but researchers may not accept volunteers over 16 stone . This could vary depending on the study
Notes	PHONE DIRECT USING THE CONTACT BUTTON ABOVE

Study 1101 :Give Your Eggs, Become A Donor. Massachusetts
	Study Added: 01/01/1970
Type of Study	EGG DONATION - You can become an anonymous donor or an open donor.
Aim of Study	Egg donation can be a great option for infertile couples, gay couples and others to become the parents that they have longed to be.
Inclusion Criteria	You must be: between the ages of 21 and 32, in good overall health and have a family medical history without any significant genetic illnesses.
Area	Norwood, MA.
Reimbursement	The standard donor fee for donors in Massachusetts is between $4,000 and $5,000.
Other Info	Women of all ethnic and educational backgrounds are encouraged to submit an application.
Notes	If you are interested in applying, please click on the APPLY buttons below to fill in the initial on-line application form.

Study 977 :Egg Donors. Massachusetts
	Study Added: 01/01/1970
Type of Study	EGG DONORS - To help our couples pursue the opportunity of conceiving, we need women from all ethnicities, every race, with any hair and eye color, varying physical attributes, academic achievements and/or special talents.
Aim of Study	To help people who cannot reproduce.
Inclusion Criteria	MUST HAVE PASSED THE INSTANT ELIGIBILTY TEST ON MENU BAR.
Area	Stoneham, MA.
Duration	Varies.
Reimbursement	For their time and inconvenience, donors should expect to receive $5,000 per completed cycle.
Notes	If you are interested in applying, please click the APPLY buttons below. Once directed to the website, click on the application link. Fill in the form and email it to the address supplied in the CONTACT button above.

Study 286 :Medical Research Massachusetts
Type of Study	VARIOUS MEDICAL RESEARCH ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Aim of Study	TO HELP MEDICAL RESEARCH IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PEOPLES LIVES
Inclusion Criteria	MALES AND FEMALE AGED 18 TO 85 MUST HAVE PASSED GENERAL ELIGIBILITY TEST ON THE MENU BAR .
Area	BOSTON , MASSACHUSETTS .
Duration	1 DAY TO A MONTH
Reimbursement	A REALISTIC PAYMENT FOR TIME AND INCONVENIENCE
Notes	CALL DIRECT USING THE CONTACT BUTTON .

Study 285 :BRAIN IMAGING RESEARCH Massachusetts
Type of Study	Brain Imaging Studies usually involve either a PET Scan or MRI Scan. The MRI scan does NOT use any radiation, instead the MRI scanner uses magnetic fields to takes pictures of your body. The MRI will take images of your brain that show which areas are working when you think. For these studies, you to lie inside the MRI scanner and be asked to perform mental tasks while the scanner take pictures of your brain at work. You may be stapped down to prevent you from moving during the scan. During the scan the machine makes a loud knocking sound, but you will not feel anything. Because of the magnetic field used by the MRI scanner, you will be required to remove all metal objects from your body, including jewelery. You will not be able to participate if you have metal implants or extensive dental work.
Aim of Study	The Brain and Vision Research Laboratory is recruiting research volunteers for behavioral and brain imaging studies of visual motion perception and learning.
Inclusion Criteria	MALE AND FEMALES 18 -50 Must be Right Handed Must not have had any major past illnesses . Must not suffer from caustrophobia and be able to maintain a stationary possition lying down for a period up to hours in length although an hour is usually an average time for pet scans . Must not have a history of depression anxiety or mental illness . Must have no family history of mental illnesses . Must have no metal implants such as braces or pins . Must not have poor eye sight . Must not have a history of substance abuse . Must have not had serious injury or bumps to the head . Must have passed BioTrax eligibility test on the menu bar .
Exclusion Criteria	Most Brain Scan manchines can carry weight up to about 20 stone but researchers may not accept volunteers over 16 stone . This could vary depending on the study
Area	Volunteers from Boston , Massachusetts only .
Reimbursement	Subjects will be compensated for participation
Notes	CALL DIRECT USING THE CONTACT BUTTON .

Study 284 :MEDICAL TRIALS Massachusetts
Type of Study	VARIOUS MEDICAL TRIALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR .
Aim of Study	TO HELP MEDICAL RESEARCH IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PEOPLES LIVES .
Inclusion Criteria	MALES AND FEMALES AGED 18 AND ABOVE MUST HAVE PASSED INSTANT ELIGIBILITY ON THE MENU BAR .
Area	BOSTON,MASSACHUSETTS
Duration	I DAY TO A MONTH
Reimbursement	A REALISTIC PAYMENT FOR TIME AND INCONVENIENCE .
Notes	CALL DIRECT USING CONTACT BUTTON .

Study 282 :The Emotion Lab - Emotion Research Massachusetts
Type of Study	The Emotion Lab usually has several different studies running simultaneously during the academic year and summer sessions, so what exactly the study requires depends on the the current project. All of our studies deal with how emotion affects attention at different stages in the adult lifespan. Typically, Emotion Lab studies involve: Filling out several personality measures about how you feel Completing some cognitive tests and puzzles Watching a computer presentation while having your eyes tracked - sometimes while doing a task
Aim of Study	1)Eye-tracking technology to study attentional biases that may facilitate individual and age differences in emotional regulation. Eye-tracking is used as the primary means of quantifying visual attention. Having your eyes tracked is a noninvasive and unique experience. The process involves watching a series of images on a computer monitor while a camera records the location and movements of your eyes. A lightweight head sensor unit is worn (the unit is like a Velcro headband) to relay the location of the participants head in three-dimensional space to the camera. The photograph below displays the typical setup for a participant in an eye-tracking experiment. 2)There appear to be meaningful differences between individuals with different personality profiles and between individuals of different ages in happiness and well-being. For example, optimistic individuals appear happier than their more pessimistic peers, whereas older individuals have been shown in recent research to show surprisingly high levels of well-being compared to their younger counterparts.
Inclusion Criteria	We are always especially looking for healthy adults age 60 and over to volunteer in our studies and would love to have you visit our lab! We do also sometimes conduct studies that require the participation of Brandeis students and other adults. Must have passed instant eligibility on the menu bar . MUST HAVE NO CURRENT ,PAST OR FAMILY HISTORY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS MUST NOT HAVE A HISTORY OF ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE .
Area	We are most accessible to individuals within the the Waltham, Newton, Watertown and Greater Boston areas.
Duration	Most people might think that volunteering takes a lot of time; however, the Emotion Lab typically just requires a one hour commitment per study. That's just one hour of commitment per year! We can accommodate day, evening or weekend appointments.
Notes	VIEW OUR ONGOING STUDIES HERE

Study 281 :MEMORY AND COGNITION RESEARCH Massachusetts
Type of Study	Non invasive research . Listen to a short story through headphones and when it is finished, answer questions about the story. Listen to short sentences at different speeds and after each sentence, repeat as much of the sentence as you can. Listen to a sentence with extra noise in the background, then repeat as much of the sentence as you can remember. You will have an opportunity to learn about human memory and cognition, as well as make a valuable contribution to science. Besides, there's always fresh coffee and tea available for our volunteers!
Inclusion Criteria	If you're a healthy adult over the age of 55 Must have passed instant eligibility on the menu bar . Must not have a current, past or family history of psycological disorder other than memory loss or be in perfect health . Must not have a history of alcohol abuse .
Area	Greater Waltham/Boston , Massachusetts areas only
Duration	(usually an hour or two hours.)
Notes	THIS CLINIC PREFERS DIRECT CONTACT BY PHONE .

Study 279 :DRUG TRIALS Massachusetts
Type of Study	Volunteer opportunities for healthy adults .
Inclusion Criteria	MALES AND FEMALES AGED 18 AND ABOVE MUST HAVE PASSED INSTANT ELIGIBILITY ON THE MENU BAR .
Area	Volunteers from Boston Massachusetts only
Duration	1 DAY TO A MONTH
Reimbursement	A realistic payment for time and inconvenience .
Notes	Call direct to find out about present studies you may qualify for .