How to Participate in Free Weight Loss Studies

Clinical trials, or studies of medical conditions and potential treatments, are a vital part of the health care system. Participating in clinical trials can alert you to new therapies while providing necessary information on how a disorder, condition or disease responds to treatment. Weight loss studies give you the opportunity to shed excess pounds while testing products or theories that may help many others in the future.

Instructions

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  Locate potential weight loss studies in your area. Contact local colleges and universities and ask if they are or will be carrying out active weight loss studies. Search the U.S. National Institutes on Health website for other weight loss studies currently recruiting.

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  Read about the purpose of the study and make sure it interests you. If not, find another study.

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  Research eligibility criteria to find out if you can participate in the trial. The better the inclusion criteria fits, the better your chances of being selected for the study.

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  Review the details of the study thoroughly. Check for details regarding how long the study will last, how involved the process is and whether or not there will be mandatory overnight stays. If the study involves dietary restrictions, make sure you are not allergic to the foods provided.

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  Find out as much as you can about the individual or clinic offering the trial. Ensure the organization is safe, respected and trustworthy.

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  Contact the recruiter to enroll in the study. Follow all directions provided.