🧪 Paid Research Studies

Universities, hospitals, and companies pay participants for clinical trials and academic studies. Browse 49 active opportunities below.

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Paid clinical trials and research studies compensate participants for their time and willingness to help advance medical science. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and medical device makers recruit paid participants for studies ranging from surveys and interviews to drug trials and medical procedures. Compensation varies significantly — from $25 for a simple online survey to $10,000+ for multi-week inpatient clinical trials. All studies listed in our database are registered with ClinicalTrials.gov or a recognized institutional review board, and participation is always voluntary and can be ended at any time.
Paid Research Studies (49 active — showing top 30 of 49)
Diabetes Multimorbidity Typology, Trajectory, and Feasibility of an Audio Diary Mobile Application to Support Self-management Compensation may be available — see study details

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether an audio diary mobile application (Fabla-diabetesMM) is feasible to use and may support self-management i…

Research Study Georgia
Telehealth-Adapted Compensatory Training and Intervention for Cognition Compensation may be available — see study details

The goal of this clinical trial is to develop a five-week virtual cognitive training intervention for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) based off an e…

Research Study Florida
Behavioral Therapy for Crohn's Disease Compensation may be available — see study details

People living with Crohn's disease (CD) experience psychological and emotional symptoms, in addition to known chronic and disabling physical symptoms, which pre…

Research Study New York
Locomotor Recovery and Compensation Post-stroke (LRC) Compensation may be available — see study details

The proposed research will characterize of the time course of neurological and locomotor recovery as well as development of compensatory strategies throughout s…

Research Study Indiana
Project I Test: Implementing HIV Testing in Opioid Treatment Programs Compensation may be available — see study details

This study will test two active evidence-based "practice coaching" (PC) interventions to improve opioid treatment programs' (OTPs') provision and sustained impl…

Research Study New York
Heart Institute Biobank & Registry for Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Related Disorders Compensation may be available — see study details

A repository of biospecimens and detailed phenotypic information collected longitudinally from adults with congenital heart disease and related conditions, with…

Research Study Ohio
Testing Implementation Strategies to Scale-up a Multicomponent Continuum of Service Intervention for Families Involved in Systems With Parental Opioid and Methamphetamine Use Compensation may be available — see study details

This study will explore how to expand the Just Care for Families (JCFF) program beyond its current sites in Oregon, while addressing two main challenges: the de…

Research Study Oregon
Mechanism of SGLT2 Inhibition in the Kidney Compensation may be available — see study details

The goal of this open-label, non-randomized clinical trial is to determine what effects, if any, an FDA-approved drug class known as SGLT2 inhibitors (Canaglifl…

Research Study Michigan
CUped: An Approach to Motor Recovery Post-Stroke, Not Compensation Compensation may be available — see study details

The goal of lower limb rehabilitation after stroke is recovery of independent walking at home and in the community. Few stroke survivors achieve this goal. Subo…

Research Study Wisconsin
Prediction of Visual Feedback Effects on Speech Motor Adaptation in Healthy Adults Compensation may be available — see study details

This study examines whether individual differences in how speakers respond to hearing versus physical sensation during speech can predict who benefits most from…

Research Study New York
Groceries for Residents of Southeastern USA to Stop Hypertension Compensation may be available — see study details

GoFreshSE is a randomized control trial, testing the effects of a home-delivered, dietitian-assisted, DASH-patterned grocery intervention on blood pressure in a…

Research Study Massachusetts
Dietary Omega-7 Palmitoleic Acid-Rich Oil on Lipoprotein Metabolism and Satiety in Adults Compensation may be available — see study details

Background: Omega-7 fatty acids are found in the oil extracted from certain fish and nuts like macadamia. Palmitoleic acid is one of the most common omega-7 fat…

Research Study Maryland
World Trade Center Particulate Matter Induced Cardiorespiratory and Vascular Dysfunction: a MultiOmic Approach (CaRVD) Compensation may be available — see study details

Particulate matter (PM) associated cardiorespiratory and vascular dysfunction (CaRVD) poses a significant global health burden. The World Trade Center (WTC) des…

Research Study New York
Pain and Major Depressive Disorder Compensation may be available — see study details

This study will examine the effects of brain stimulation on pain symptoms associated with Major depressive disorder. This study will enroll 54 Subjects. Study s…

Research Study California
Rescue Pharmacotherapy for OSA Compensation may be available — see study details

Persistent obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is common in people treated with mandibular advancement device (MAD) or hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS). For most

Research Study Massachusetts
Effectiveness of Brief Intervention in Primary Care for Diverse Young People (Chat) Compensation may be available — see study details

Brief motivational interviewing intervention to address alcohol use among diverse teens 12-17.

Research Study California
Optimizing Strategies to Maximize Patient Recruitment Yield Compensation may be available — see study details

This platform trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different messaging strategies within a MyChart messaging program for research recruitment. MyChart is…

Research Study Georgia
Parenting for Tomorrow: A New Model for Supporting Preschool Children's Mental Health in Head Start Compensation may be available — see study details

Purpose of this study is to test the preliminary efficacy, acceptability, accessibility, cost, and sustainability of an innovative mental health treatment model…

Research Study Maryland
Study Assessing Complete Wound Healing by Comparing Surgenex® PelloGraft in Treating DFU and SanoGraft® in Treating VLU to SOC Compensation may be available — see study details

The purpose of this study is to compare Pellograft to standard of care modalities in treating diabetic foot ulcers in human subjects, and to compare Sanograft t…

Research Study California
Innovating Physical Therapy: A Pilot Study on Band Connect's Impact on Compliance, Satisfaction, and Revenue Compensation may be available — see study details

Participants are being invited to take part in this research study because you will be undergoing total shoulder replacement or rotator cuff repair and will be

Research Study Ohio
Safety Evaluation of Prismocitrate 18 in Patients Receiving CRRT Compensation may be available — see study details

Prismocitrate 18 is a continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) solution to be used as a renal replacement solution and as an anticoagulant to prevent blood c…

Research Study Alabama
Cancer Clinical Trials Financial Reimbursement Program Compensation may be available — see study details

To implement a Financial Reimbursement and Outreach Program at clinical sites within the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center; and evaluate the impact

Research Study Texas
MYLUNG Consortium Part 3: Observational Study Compensation may be available — see study details

This longitudinal study looks to quantify the testing timeline, operational barriers, and outcomes of biomarker-guided therapy in a large, community-based, and

Research Study Alabama
Cough Management Wellness App for Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough Compensation may be available — see study details

The goal of this single-cohort clinical trial is to learn whether a smartphone-based Cough Management (CM) program can reduce cough frequency and burden in adul…

Research Study Delaware
Opioids Versus Non-Opioids Postoperative After Knee Arthroscopic Surgery Compensation may be available — see study details

The purpose of this study is to look at pain management with opioids versus non-opioids after knee arthroscopy. This study will determine 1) whether the most co…

Research Study North Dakota
Encouraging Abstinence Behavior in a Drug Epidemic: Optimizing Dynamic Incentives Compensation may be available — see study details

Combatting the rise of the opioid epidemic is a central challenge of U.S. health care policy. A promising approach for improving welfare and decreasing medical

Research Study Wisconsin
Community Benefit of No-charge Calcium Score Screening Program Compensation may be available — see study details

Current approaches in primary prevention for cardiovascular disease are based on probabilistic approaches to estimate risk, using many of the widely available c…

Research Study Ohio
Abbott Cephea Mitral Valve Disease Registry Compensation may be available — see study details

The objective of this registry is to gather clinical data on symptomatic patients with mitral valve disease, including patients with mitral regurgitation, mitra…

Research Study Alabama
Contingency Management to Improve Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Continuation After the Emergency Department Compensation may be available — see study details

Project Summary The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to assess contingency management (CM) for increasing attendance at outpatient clinics after Medication

Research Study Vermont
Fabry Disease Registry & Pregnancy Sub-registry Compensation may be available — see study details

The Fabry Registry is an ongoing, international multi-center, strictly observational program that tracks the routine clinical outcomes for patients with Fabry d…

Research Study Alabama
How to find and join a paid research study
  1. Search our research study listings filtered by your state or 'online/remote' for studies you can join from anywhere. Use the AI matcher to find studies that match your health profile, age, and background.
  2. Read the study description carefully. Note the eligibility criteria (age range, health conditions, medications, lifestyle factors), the time commitment, compensation amount, and what participation involves.
  3. Contact the research team using the information provided. A study coordinator will screen you for eligibility — this process is usually free and takes 10–30 minutes.
  4. Attend an in-person or virtual screening visit. The team will verify your eligibility and explain exactly what participation entails.
  5. Review and sign the informed consent document. This is a legal document that explains all study procedures, risks, and your rights as a participant. Never feel pressured to sign — take your time.
  6. Participate in the study and receive your compensation. Most studies pay by check, prepaid Visa card, or digital payment after each visit or upon study completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are paid clinical trials safe?+
FDA-regulated clinical trials go through extensive safety reviews before any human participants are involved. Phase 1 trials (first-in-human studies) carry higher risk and pay more. Phase 2 and 3 trials involve larger groups and are generally lower risk. All trials must be approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB), and participants can withdraw at any time without penalty.
How much do research studies pay?+
Compensation varies widely. Online surveys pay $5–$50. In-person interviews or focus group studies pay $50–$300 per session. Outpatient medical studies pay $100–$2,000 total. Multi-day inpatient drug trials pay $3,000–$15,000+ for 1–4 weeks of participation. Specialized studies for rare conditions or specific demographics often pay premium rates.
Do I need to have a medical condition to participate?+
Not always. Many studies actively recruit healthy volunteers as control groups. Others specifically seek people with particular conditions (diabetes, hypertension, depression, chronic pain, etc.). Our database includes both types — filter by keyword or use the AI matcher to see which studies match your specific profile.
Will participating in a study affect my health insurance?+
Generally no. The Affordable Care Act prohibits insurers from penalizing participants in approved clinical trials. Study costs are covered by the sponsor, not your insurance. However, it's always wise to discuss with your doctor and review any agreements carefully before enrolling in a trial that involves an investigational treatment.

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