Volunteer Testimonials on Medical Trials Participation
Hear how it is from existing volunteers
Welcome to our testimonial page where people who have already volunteered in one or more clinical trials can submit their thoughts and experiences to potential volunteers. From patient volunteers to healthy volunteers UK wide, this is your opportunity to view or express thoughts and feelings about being a clinical trials volunteer in the UK. Submit your comment HERE
Clinical Trial Volunteer Comments and Testimonials
"I've registered to become a volunteer to help out anyway I can.”
“That sounds like a gr8 experience and all. I wish I could take a part in one of such trials just to see how it is. If it might help anybody, that is purely superb. Let’s not forget the pocket money. It's simply worth it.
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Comment by Natasha S, Teeside (
"I have never done a trial before, but from reading the comments above, it has interested me a great deal. I would love to do one, and not just because I need the money, although that is a bonus.”
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Comment by Oshione Okogie,
"I would like to be a part of this to help in any way I can.”
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“I want to be part of the advancement of medicine for the future and help to find good results.”
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Comment by Hasan M Mohsin,
“Volunteering not only develops important skills but also raises awareness among the public about a particular issue and helps them make the right decisions.”
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Comment by SB,
“Being a clinical research volunteer is a satisfying experience as you feel that in a small way you are helping people that are unable to do this themselves. You volunteering could cause new drugs to be found and more illnesses to be cured.
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Comment by Leanne Marshall,
“I think it's a good idea to get involved in research that will help the future and next generations”.
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Comment by Jake Rockwell,
“Its a great help for the society and human welfare.I think many should participate in this kind of work for the betterment of humans on this planet.”
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Comment by Kim Bigggs, Runcorn (
“I have joined to be a volunteer, for our future generation coming up, god knows what future bugs and diseases will come, through global warming. We are already seeing diseases resistant to any drugs available.”
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Comment by Robert Brown,
“Hi my name is Robert Brown I have never done medical trials before but looking forward to getting under way so I can help other people : )”
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Comment by Alex Manners,
“If being a volunteer can potentially help save lives, and you get paid, why are there not more people doing it? I am proud to say I would volunteer in clinical trials, despite some recent media coverage. This type of research is really needed from what I have found.”
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Comment by Jean Agram,
“I am very interested in trials and now moving on from mystery shopping and ready for clinical trials.”
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Comment by Louise Visagie,
“I have never done a trial before, but what I've heard of it, it sounds like fun and doing a good deed for the day by helping to better the medical horizon”
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Comment by Jean-Pierre Damon,
“I want to volunteer to fight future medical problems”
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Comment by Shane Tingay,
“I would be happy to do any trial which would benefit people who are ill or dieing anything at all to benefit mankind”
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Testimonial by Peter,
"I have done a number of trials at a Unit in
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Comment by Katie Woods, Grantham (
"I am currently a university student studying for BA (Hons) Journalism with Communication Studies. I thought becoming a volunteer would be a great way to earn some extra cash, while doing my bit for society."
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Testimonial by Roger C,
"I took part in a trial which required me to stay onsite for a week, with a number of follow ups. The amount you are paid is not much if you work it out on an hourly basis (onsite 24/7), but given the little effort required of you, and the help you are providing medical research it is well worth getting involved."
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Comment by Sharon Suller, Caerphilly (
"To enable the progression of medical research. Helping to cure ilness."
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Comment by Mohammed Sajhad Farooq,
"Hi I am currently studying a degree in computing and networking technology (Bsc Honors) and have completed my second year. I am willing to take part of the clinical research success as I think this would be a great thing one can do."
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Testimonial by MF,
"From my fortunate position as a healthy human being, the chance to put myself out and potentially help others was way too much to turn down."
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Comment by David Young,
"I have not been a volunteer before but I am keen to help in any way to assist medical research as my family are also involved in research and charity work and I feel that I am now at a good age to contribute."
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Testimonial by Lousie Visagie,
“I have never done a trial before, but what I've heard of it, it sounds like fun and doing a good deed for the day by helping to better the medical horizon"
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Testimonial by Jason J,
"Have taken part in two clinical trials in the
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Testimonial by Colleen Shiraishi,
"Most of the studies are well conducted and professionally carried out with every consideration given.”
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Comment by Sean Marais,
"I’ve never done trials before. I would like to help society and make a difference. It’s also a good source of income.”
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Testimonial by Matthew Grantham,
"I am a very healthy 26 year old male. I work as a personal trainer and love to help science in any way that I can."
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Comment by Samantha Owen,
"I have no previous experience as a clinical research volunteer but wish to take part in clinical trials to help the medical world & earn some extra cash".
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Comment by Romanie Thomas,
"Even though I haven't done this before, i have researched it thoroughly and feel that the risks are son minimal in terms of statistics, that they are worth taking."
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Testimonial by Sanchia Smithson,
"I have previously taken part in a trial that has given me £3,000 which I have used to pay my university tuition fees as well as pay off debts so well worth it."
Submit a volunteer testimonial here:
Post your own comments or provide a testimonial on being a medical research volunteer, and feel free to comment on the “positives and negatives” of your experiences. Please do not mention any specific names, for example if your testimonial mentions specific trial company names or specific drugs/equipment that were being tested, we will be unable to publish. Use generic descriptions such as a “West London trials unit", and "treatment for asthma”. You may also attach a picture of yourself if interested, by uploading a photo of yourself which will be resized and appear besides your testimonial.
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