University students are participating in unconventional clinical trials in bids to make extra cash.
University of Queensland students, Aneiki De brincat and Keira Mcdowell participated in over twenty trials combined, including a virtual colonoscopy, recieving 500 shocks from wire electrodes under the skin and trialling malaria and flu vaccines.
Ms McDowell, said it was a creative way of making money but: “I don’t see it as a sustainable method of income, and I would prefer traditional work, if I could find it.”
She said the electric test made her feel nauseous, she had great difficulty walking up and down stairs for 2-3 days afterwards, and only received $75 for her 5 hours of participation.
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What’s the Cost of a Guinea Pig? |
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Trial |
Cash |
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Blood Pressure Overnight Survey |
$925 |
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Flue Vaccine |
$250 |
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Electrical Charge Therapy |
$15 / hour |
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