Subject

Test subjects, guinea pigs and volunteers are synonyms for people who volunteer to take part in clinical studies. This could encompass a variety of studies such as drug, medical, psychological and nutritional research. Test subjects could also be required for testing (medical) equipment. The ultimate aim is, with the help of test subjects, to develop (better) drugs or obtain better insights for improving products or processes.

Registration

How do you become a test subject and what is expected of you? There are several steps necessary before you can take part in a study. Before taking part in a study, you must first successfully complete the steps shown below.

Note: the following steps do not apply to every research category. Sometimes you will have to initiate contact or skip a step - e.g. the psychological tests in which only steps 1, 2 and 3 are important.

Registration in our database
You will receive an e-mail message, receipt of which you should confirm
Filling in of profile
If your profile has not been filled in completely, including medication and disorders, no determination can be made of whether you would be suitable for a specific study. You should fill it in completely!
Registering for a study
When you log in, you can register for a study. Link2Trials will do the initial check of your data
Availability
You will be contacted by telephone or e-mail. You should be sure to check your voicemail and, if necessary, return calls or remain available
Appointment at the research centre
If your data fit in with the study, you must go to a research centre for testing. It is possible that you could still be considered unsuitable for a particular study
Signing of informed consent
You must sign a statement that you are taking part in the study voluntarily and that you are aware of the fact that there could be inherent risks
You are a test subject
For the study, it will be necessary for you to show up for all appointments and take any prescribed drugs on time