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We've gathered a few highlights from volunteers who have participated in studies with ClinSearch during the past year. We hope you enjoy reading their stories . Gayle's Story Gayle participated in a study 10 years ago and had a good experience so she enrolled in the database for future studies. She was called to participate in a diabetes trial. “My condition was really affecting my life. I was having difficulty sleeping; I was constantly tired and was gaining weight. I wanted relief and was willing to give it a try.” She didn’t really have any concerns because of her past experience. She also knew she could withdraw from the study at any time. “I have an assigned coordinator and she answers all my questions. In fact, I usually get a call back within 15 minutes whenever I call. I feel very spoiled. Everyone is so friendly and they even make coffee for me after my blood work.” “During the study they taught me how to monitor my blood sugar and encouraged me to do it on a regular basis. I received a lot of one on one attention. I couldn’t really ask for anything better.” Gayle’s medical care was free along with her blood testing equipment and medication. She was also compensated for her time and travel expense. Gayle says that she is now much more active, not sleepy all the time and that the medical care she has received made a big difference in her life. “My blood sugar test is down from 300 to around 120. I would definitely participate in another study and would encourage others to because they might get a great deal of help like I did. Everybody is a little scared at first but you may get a great benefit and you can always stop if you want.”
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