You can make money — and a contribution to medical science — by participating in clinical trials. The amount paid varies depending on the type and length of the study. However, some can be as simple as giving a blood sample, said Donna Freedman, author of “Your Playbook for Tough Times. ”
Freedman said that she found clinical trials to participate in through ads in student and independent newspapers, on bulletin boards at a university and even through Craigslist. A good site to check for studies in your area is ClinicalTrials. gov, which is a service of the U. S. National Institutes of Health. The site also offers tips on what to expect during clinical trials.
