Healthy Volunteer or "Phase I" Clinical Trial Information

Phase I studies are conducted with healthy clinical trial volunteers to determine a drug's basic safety and how it affects the body.

What is a healthy clinical trial volunteer?

A healthy clinical trial volunteer is an adult without any significant or pre-existing health problems. Healthy volunteers contribute:

  • essential information about how the medication is absorbed, distributed, and excreted by the body
  • help in determining initial dosage levels for patient volunteers

Why volunteer for a clinical trial?

Although healthy volunteers rarely receive any therapeutic benefit from participating in clinical studies, many find it to be a rewarding experience for the following reasons:

  • free comprehensive physical exam
  • financial compensation
  • new medical knowledge
  • personal satisfaction

What's involved in qualifying for a clinical trial?

As a healthy volunteer, you may be eligible for numerous Phase I clinical research studies. The following criteria will determine whether you’re a candidate for current studies:

  • age
  • height
  • weight
  • medical history
  • lifestyle habits
  • availability (generally, you must live within a reasonable distance to the study site)

Quintiles Healthy Volunteer
Clinical Facilities

In the US (Kansas Metropolitan Area):

  • Quintiles Phase One Services
    Clinical Enrollment Services 6700 W. 115th Street Overland Park, KS 66211
  • Phone: 913-894-5533 or 800-292-5533
  • Fax: 913-708-7608 
  • www.studyforchange.com

In the UK (London):

  • Guys Drug Research Unit, 6 Newcomen Street, London, SE1 1YR
  • Phone: +44 (0)20 7910 7777
  • Fax: +44 (0)20 7910 7800
  • www.areyoutheanswer.com

 In Sweden (Uppsala):

  • Quintiles AB, Strandbodgatan 1, SE-753 23, Uppsala, Sweden
  • Phone: +46 18 431 10 00
  • Fax: +46 18 431 14 30
  • www.forsoksperson.nu