What age do I have to be to participate?
Our participants are aged between 18-55. We cannot accept participants younger than 18.
Do we get compensated for participation?
Participants are paid at the completion of the study and the payment depends on the length of the study and the number of blood samples required
Can I be taking any other medication while participating in a study?
You cannot be taking prescription medication, over-the-counter medications, natural remedies, herbal or traditional preparations, or nutritional supplements.
The contraceptive pill, however, in most instance can continue to be taken.
What screening procedures are conducted?
Before beginning the study, you will undergo a routine physical examination which will be carried out by a medical practitioner.
An electrocardiograph (ECG) recording will be made to assess your heart. Blood samples will be taken before and after the study to enable an assessment to be made of your kidney and liver functions as well as haematological profiles.
You will be required to provide a urine sample to test for Marijuana and other recreational drugs. The urine sample will be required to be provided at ZenTech premises.
A test for Hepatitis A, B and C and HIV will also be performed before the study.
Females will be required to provide a blood sample for pregnancy testing before, during and after the study.
How many studies can I do in a year?
Most studies have a 60 day stand-down period.
Does ZenTech provide food and can we bring our own food?
We provide lunch and dinner at the ZenTech Clinical Site. You are not permitted to bring your own food to the clinical site. You are only allowed to consume the meals provided (i.e. no additional food intake is allowed on the dosing days). The meals provided however are substantial and nutritious.