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Ellie F · 02-27-2011, 04:52 AM

Hi Marcia
i have investigated this issue as i want to take part in a vaccine trial.
I have been told that first I have to become an international patient at whichever centre is running the trial.I would also be responsible for any investigations needed for the trial like scans and blood.The actual trial drug is paid for by the drug company.
I would hope to get most of the costly investigations done in England within the timeframe and then would only need to pay for blood tests etc whilst there.
One of the other areas of concern is that the drug companies will pay for any emergency treatment related to the drug but NOT for anything else that may pop up!
Hope this is some help
Ellie

02-27-2011, 04:52 AM	#3
Ellie F Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,526	Re: Can foreigners participate in clinical trials in the US? Hi Marcia i have investigated this issue as i want to take part in a vaccine trial. I have been told that first I have to become an international patient at whichever centre is running the trial.I would also be responsible for any investigations needed for the trial like scans and blood.The actual trial drug is paid for by the drug company. I would hope to get most of the costly investigations done in England within the timeframe and then would only need to pay for blood tests etc whilst there. One of the other areas of concern is that the drug companies will pay for any emergency treatment related to the drug but NOT for anything else that may pop up! Hope this is some help Ellie