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WHY NOT BECOME A PAID MEDICAL VOLUNTEER AT COVANCE, LEEDS? All you need to know
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WHY NOT BECOME A PAID MEDICALVOLUNTEER AT COVANCE, LEEDS?All you need to know
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Safety firstCovance is one of the biggest Contract Research Organisations (CROs) in the world with over 10,000 employees in over 60 countries, working with Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies from across the globe to develop new and better medicines.
Covance Leeds has 7 full time doctors dedicated to conducting
medical research and looking after all our volunteers.
They are all trained in Good Clinical Practice, a national
requirement to work in clinical trials in the UK, and have annual
refresher training. They are all trained and have up to date
certi�cation in Advanced Life Support. We have an internal
education programme where external and internal speakers
present on subjects relevant to clinical trials and support
continued learning and development.
All of our doctors have a basic medical degree and have a
minimum of 2 years experience working in clinical trials. Three
of our doctors are registered Principal Investigators with the
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA),
the government body who look after the standard of clinical
research in the UK. One is a Fellow of the Faculty of
Pharmaceutical Medicine and one is a Member of the Faculty of
Pharmaceutical Medicine. Others hold post graduate Diplomas
in Pharmaceutical Medicine and hold post graduate research
degrees (MSc or PhD).
I earned from £100 a day on a clinicaltrial that fitted around my studyingRebecca, Age 22, Leeds
Help us develop new and improved medicines Earn yourself from £100 per day
If you’re �nding it hard to get part time work to �t around your studies, have you considered taking part in
a clinical trial with Covance?
It’s a great way to use your spare time and earn from £100 per day, whilst helping us develop new and
better medicines for the people who really need them.
Above all, you are doing your bit to help us develop pioneering treatments for conditions like diabetes,
asthma or Alzheimer’s, that could help lots of people in the future or even someone you care about.
Why not give it a go and help us help others?
UK Call Centreto answer all your questions
TAKE A TOUR OF A TYPICAL CLINICAL TRIAL AT COVANCE, LEEDS
Getting started
The �rst thing we do is a thorough health check called screening visit. You’ll need to bring some photo id like your driving licence or
passport and you may have to prepare by cutting out alcohol and exercise. But don’t worry, we’ll let you know the details beforehand.
We’ll also send you a reminder text so you don’t forget.
Our comfy Screening Reception has the latest newspapers and magazines, as well as plenty of TVs and PCs where you can surf the
web whilst you wait.
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WHAT’S INVOLVED?
After choosing from a wide range of studies involving anything from a 2 day to 1 month stay, we
will invite you for a thorough health check to make sure you’re eligible to take part. We’ll need to
take frequent blood tests, so if you’re not a fan of needles it might not be for you.
While you’re with us, there are plenty of things to do and great food, that is sure to suit all tastes.
It’s a great chance to help others and earn some cash whilst you put your feet up, play on our
games consoles or take some time out to complete your assignments.
Visit covanceclinicaltrials.com or call 0800 591 570 or 0113 394 5200 and chat to our in-house
team.
Your Permission
Before you go any further we need your consent. One of our
doctors will talk you through everything, we’ll also give you lots
of information to read through and discuss with your family and
friends before your screening visit.
Once you’re happy with everything, you can then sign an
‘informed consent’ form but you can change your mind and stop
taking part in the trial at any point.
Your Free Health Check
Your free health check or screening visit is very thorough. First
we chat through your medical history, then give you a physical
examination. We record your height, weight, blood pressure and
heart rate. One of our clinical team will test your heart function
using an ECG machine, as well as taking blood and urine
samples.
The Green Light
A couple of days after your assessment we’ll let you know
whether you’re suitable for your chosen study. If not, don’t worry.
Each study has speci�c criteria and even if you’re in excellent
condition, something as simple as a recent holiday jab can a�ect
your suitability for a particular trial. It could be that in a couple
of months you could be just what we’re looking for. We’ll keep in
regular contact with updates on our new studies.
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We’ll pay your travel costsSee www.covanceclinicaltrials.com
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The Big Day
Each trial needs a little bit of preparation. We’ll send you details
well in advance. Our team will also call to remind you of all the
things you need to do or bring with you. It’s usually things like
no alcohol and no breakfast or lunch beforehand. Strenuous
exercise like Zumba or playing sports can also be o� limits.
Checking-in
When you arrive you’ll be greeted by our friendly clinical sta�.
Just to make sure you aren’t bringing alcohol or snacks with you,
we’ll have a quick look in your bags. During the study it’s very
important that you stick to the study guidelines, if you don’t, it
unfortunately means we can’t use your results.
Getting Settled
Once you’ve checked in we will introduce you to the team who’ll
be looking after you and then show you to your bedroom. You
will share this room with at least six other same sex volunteers,
so there’ll be plenty going on and if you don’t want to join in you
can pull the curtains round, dip into a magazine or continue
your studies.
Up and Running
We’ll wake you bright and early on the morning your trial begins
and after a few more medical checks you’re ready to start. It’s so
easy you don’t even have to get out of bed for these, just sit back
and relax.
Taking the Study Drug
Taking the study drug is the de�ning moment in the trial. Our
experienced nurses will give you the study drug and will talk you
through everything that you need to know
EARNfrom £100 per dayfor taking part in aclinical trial
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Regular Samples
The �rst dosing day is pretty busy. We’ll often take samples of blood and urine usually to a set time
frame, also, members of our clinical team will visit you throughout the day to note down how
you’re feeling.
Some days are busier than others, it depends on your trial and how long you’re staying.
Service with a smile!
Whilst you’re here you can look forward to a great range of freshly prepared meals created in our
kitchens by the Covance chefs.
These tasty dishes and desserts are brought to your table in our dining room by waitresses. You
never know, you might get used to service like this!
99.6% said they’d take part againSource: quarterly volunteer survey
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FAQsTurn over to findthe answers to themost frequentlyasked questions
Your Free Time
There’s plenty to do when you aren’t being monitored. Our
Recreation Co-ordinator always has something planned from
pool tournaments in the colder months, to playing with our
many garden games and enjoying the sunshine. You could also
feel the speed with our radio control cars or have a go at jewellery
making in our craft sessions.
To �ll your free time we’re kitted out with everything from
Xboxes and a PS3s to a study room and an internet suite.
Free Wi-Fi means you can keep in touch with friends and family
during your stay, as well as access all of your study materials. For
�lm bu�s there’s Sky Movies and sports fans will love the Sky
Sports Channels.
If you crave some peace, simply pull the curtains round your bed
and take some time out.
All Done
Every trial is di�erent, you could spend just a couple of days in
the clinic, a week or even longer. We’ll check you over before you
leave and after any return visits are �nished you’ll have a �nal
check-up which marks the end of your trial. Here’s the best bit,
you receive your cheque before you leave.
It felt great knowingI was helping othersand getting paid forit too! Matt, Age 19, Leeds
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WHAT ARE CLINICAL TRIALS?
Clinical trials are a type of medical research that involves both
people with a medical condition and healthy people to test new
medicines and treatments. They are used to collect scienti�c data
to answer speci�c questions like if the medicine works as
expected, what doses are needed and if there are any side e�ects.
The more trials that are run, the more can be understood about
the medicine.
The treatments could help people to survive a life threatening
illness, for example a blood infection, or improve the quality of
life for people with long term conditions, such as chronic pain.
The new medicines may also have fewer side e�ects than the
current options.
WHY DO WE HAVE CLINICAL TRIALS?
Clinical trials are the only sure way to understand how new
medicines will work in people and are required by governments
around the world. The information from the clinical trials is
used to help research scientists develop the most e�ective
treatment.
HOW DO CLINICAL TRIALS HELP THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW MEDICINES?
Each new medicine must be approved by the Government of each
country in which it is intended to be used. The government
departments that make this decision need to be provided with
evidence that the medicine is safe and has a health bene�t.
Conducting scienti�cally designed clinical trials is the only way
that this information is generated to enable the approval of a new
medicine for use. A new medicine will only be approved for use
if:
• It is safe and works e�ectively
• It is a brand new treatment for a particular disease or it is a
better treatment than the ones that already exist
• It causes fewer unwanted side e�ects in patients
HOW DO CLINICAL TRIALS WORK?
Highly trained and experienced drug development scientists,
doctors and statisticians design a clinical trial to answer speci�c
research questions. They will look at other trial designs that have
been previously conducted to generate the most e�cient design
to collect data to answer the research questions. This design is
known as the ‘protocol’ which is the instruction document to
explain how the trial will run. In order to conduct the study the
protocol must be approved by both the MHRA and an NHS
ethics committee.
Covance Leeds has helped develop 246 new medicines in the last 10 years
8000 people took part in a clinical trial involving healthy volunteers last year in the UK
WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE TAKE PART IN CLINICAL TRIALS?
Di�erent people take part in di�erent Phases of clinical trials.
The early development studies often involve healthy volunteers
and the later phase studies involve people with medical
conditions (generally with the condition the medicine is intended
to treat)
The people who can take part are de�ned in the trial protocol in
the eligibility criteria section. By undertaking screening tests, we
can understand which of the trials criteria are a match for you.
For example, if a potential side e�ect of a new drug is that it
increases blood pressure you may have your blood pressure
assessed to check if the trial will be safe for you.
However, if you do not qualify for a particular study, it doesn’t
mean that you are unhealthy; it is just that particular trial is not
right for you.
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I found my time with Covance, inspiringand nothing but positive. A real eye-opener.Kate, Age 22, Leeds
WHERE DOES THE TRIAL TAKE PLACE?
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, you’ll be surprised to discover
that Covance neighbours both Leeds University and Leeds
General In�rmary. Sitting in the heart of Leeds, our clinic is a
stunning Grade II listed building blended with contemporary
glass structure.
We’ve been conducting clinical trials here for over 25 years and
our specialist team is amongst the most experienced in the UK.
WILL MY DETAILS BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?
We totally respect your right to privacy. No information will be
given out about your participation and/or medical information
with the exception of your doctor unless required by law. The
trial results may be presented in meetings or publications, but
you will never be personally identi�ed.
73% of volunteers do further studies
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
Like most things in life, participating in clinical trials can carry
some risks that no one can really predict. While any predictable
risks are minimised through careful planning and design, there
may be side e�ects that the doctors and scientists were not
anticipating. These are often short-lived feelings such as nausea
or headaches. As part of the clinical trial process, you will be
given all the information that the researchers know about
potential risks or the likelihood of side e�ects.
During a trial, your wellbeing is the number one priority to
Covance Leeds sta�. You will be monitored regularly throughout
the trial and will have constant access to our experienced and
highly quali�ed medical team who will perform routine
assessments to check on your health during your stay.
Taking part in a clinical trial is a great thing to do, both for
yourself and for the bene�t of future patients. However like most
extraordinary things, clinical trials aren’t for everyone. What you
need to think about is whether the potential risks outweigh the
bene�ts to you.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
Sometimes, but you’ll always be made aware of the possible side
e�ects before your study begins. Part of our Phase I clinical trials
are to evaluate any side e�ects that a particular drug may cause
and is nothing to worry about. Because we build up the dose of
any drug slowly, we can monitor and manage any e�ects in a
controlled way.
If you have any questions or concerns during your study, we’re
always here to help.
WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG?
It is highly unlikely that anything will go wrong when taking
part in a clinical trial, however every trial must have
arrangements in place in the rare event that something does.
Some people do react badly to some medicines, including those
already prescribed by doctors. No one is really sure why, and it
cannot be predicted, but it is very rare and with the right sta�
and equipment present the symptoms can easily be treated. In
such cases immediate medical care is provided by the clinic and
the local hospital if necessary.
It takes 12-15 yearsand around £100million to developjust one newmedicine.
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CAN I CHANGE MY MIND?
Yes. Clinical trials are entirely voluntary so you can stop your
involvement at any time. However, if you do decide you no longer
want to take part, your payment may be a�ected.
DO I NEED TO BE WITH A REGISTERED DOCTOR?
Yes, you need to be registered with a doctor that holds at least
three years of your medical history. We’ll also let your doctor
know you’re volunteering as part of our standard screening
process. We simply need to check that there’s no medical reason
why you can’t take part in a clinical trial.
CAN I TAKE PART IF I’M ON MEDICATION?
This varies for each medical trial depending on what medication
you are on and the trial design.
Each clinical trial has di�erent requirements for the volunteers
that take part. Most healthy volunteer trials require just that –
healthy volunteers – and therefore if you are taking long term
medication, you may not be suitable. Often if you are on a
short-term treatment, for example, a week of antibiotics for a
throat infection, you would be able to take part once you have
�nished the course of medicine and the condition it was treating
has cleared up.
However, research is also conducted in patient groups who may
need to take medication more frequently to manage their
condition. Please contact our recruitment team and they can
discuss what clinical trials you may be suitable for.
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WHY DO I GET PAID?
The early stages of drug development need healthy volunteers to
provide accurate information about the properties of a new
medicine. Healthy people don’t need to take medicine, so we pay
you for the time you spend on the trial and the inconvenience it
causes to your normal daily lifestyle.
Each clinical trial will have di�erent requirements in terms of
the assessments performed; how long you need to stay in the
clinic and the restrictions you might need to adhere to, for
example refraining from strenuous exercise and drinking alcohol
for a week before the study or following our detailed timetable of
assessments and activities like the time you can eat and go to
bed.
The study payment is simply to compensate you for the
inconvenience and commitment of your time i.e. the more
complex and time consuming the trial is, the more you are paid.
It is important to note that you are not being paid because the
trial or the new medicine is “risky”, the scientists and clinicians
designing the trial do so with the aim to reduce any risk as much
as possible.
WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
We understand that taking part is a big decision. That’s why our
recruitment team has all the information to answer your
questions and put your mind at rest. Whether you’re asking
about the tests, how long you’ll need to stay or what facilities we
have our team can help. If you’re close enough, you can even pop
in for a tour.
Apply now using the application form at the back of this booklet
WHERE IS COVANCE?
Sitting in the heart of Leeds, our clinic is a stunning Grade II
listed building blended with a contemporary glass structure.
Surrounded by beautiful gardens, you’ll be surprised to discover
that it neighbours both Leeds University and Leeds General
In�rmary.
We’ve been conducting clinical trials here for over 25 years and
our specialist team is amongst the most experienced in the UK.
Whether you are on foot, in the car or using public transport,
turn the page for our easy-to-follow map.
Craft workshops andoutdoor activities made my trial moreenjoyable.Danielle Age 20, She�eild
See the nextpage for our easy-to-follow map
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Getting to Covance
For more information on how to
get to Covance, visit our website
at www.covanceclinicaltrials.com
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HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT TRIALS I CAN TAKE PART IN?
Covance Leeds provides ‘trial listings’ to our volunteers on the
database. You can register for the volunteer database online our
call our recruitment team on 0800 591 570 or 0113 394 5200.
We also detail our current studies on our website at
www.covanceclinicaltrials.com/browseourstudies
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT BECOMING A PAID VOLUNTEER?
Every day we conduct clinical trials aimed to improve conditions
like asthma, Parkinson’s and even hay fever. As an existing
volunteer you can help us spread the word and be rewarded for
passing on the opportunity to become a paid volunteer to your
friends and relatives. They simply choose from a range of studies
available and remember, the longer their stay the greater their
earning potential. It’s simple.
Covance Clinical Research Unit, Springfield House, Hyde Street, Leeds, LS2 9LH
0800 591 570
0113 394 5200
www.covanceclinicaltrials.com
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