Flu prevention research study underway in Stephenville; participants compensated up to $1,200.
Stephenville Medical & Surgical Clinic is partnering with Javara Research for a nationwide paid flu prevention research study.
Dr. Benjamin Marcum, a family medicine physician at SMSC, is leading the local effort and searching for healthy adults between the ages of 18-49.
Participants must be non-smokers (no nicotine) and have not received a flu shot within the past 12 months.
“This study is actually testing a long-acting antiviral as well as a flu vaccine,” Dr. Marcum told Beneath the Surface News.
The five-week study includes five patient visits.
On the first visit, participants will undergo labs and an assessment; the second visit will include four injections (one flu and three antiviral).
Then there will be three follow-up visits with labs.
Participants will be compensated up to $1,200.
“Since this is our third trial on this antiviral medication, I feel very confident that it’s safe,” Dr. Marcum said.
“We are super proud that our community members can contribute in a meaningful way to clinical research.”
There are currently 44 spots available for the study.
If you are interested in enrolling, click here to register.
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