01.What is Bio-Kinetic Europe?
02.Why participate in a clinical trial?
03.Is it safe to enrol in a study?
04.How do I go about enrolling ?
05.What type of medicals are involved?
06.What type of studies do you run?
07.Do I get paid for this?
08.Is there anything I need to do before the study begins?
09.May I continue to take vitamin supplements or any medication until checking on for the study?
10.May I continue to donate blood?
11.What activities are there for me to do while on the study?
12.Is smoking allowed?
13.Are visitors permitted?
14.How should I dress?
15.Are there urine drug screens for all of the studies?
16.What items should I bring for the study?
17.Is there anything I should not bring?
18.What can I expect during the study?

What is Bio-Kinetic Europe?

Bio-Kinetic Europe is an independent company which tests a wide variety of pharmaceutical products. Bio-Kinetic conduct medically supervised testing of products, mostly on persons who are healthy and in good medical and physical condition. Occasionally studies are conducted on persons with specific medical conditions such as Asthma, High Blood Pressure and Diabetes.

Why participate in a clinical trial?

Pharmaceutical companies are constantly changing and improving everyday shelf and prescription medicines, thereby improving the quality of life for many people. A large number of these medicines are evaluated by independent testing laboratories before they can be marketed. This type of testing helps to assure you, the consumer, that the medicines you purchase are effective and safe.

Is it safe to enrol in a study?

All studies conducted at Bio-Kinetic Europe are reviewed and approved by a Research Ethics Committee before the study can begin. The Ethics Committee are solely concerned with the welfare of volunteers. If the Ethics Committee does not approve a proposed study, then Bio-Kinetic cannot conduct the study.

How do I go about enrolling?

To enrol on a study with Bio-Kinetic Europe volunteers must meet some simple criteria as required by the study, have free time and agree to follow straightforward instructions. Before entering into a study all volunteers will receive full information about the nature of the study, the drug which is being tested and will be given an opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of the study. A detailed information sheet will be provided prior to participating.

What type of medicals are involved?

The testing involves an initial free, confidential physical examination. Certain studies may include blood and urine samples, electrocardiograms (ECGs) and other diagnostic tests. The tests are done to ensure that the volunteers do not have any medical problems that would make it unsafe for them to participate. Results of all tests are confidential.

What type of studies do you run?

Some Bio-Kinetic studies involve routine visits to our clinic, others will involve a stay at our clinic. This stay is to ensure that volunteers follow the guidelines set down by the pharmaceutical company. The clinic is equipped with beds, showers, phones, and a lounge area. During the stay, volunteers will have free time to relax, study, read or watch television. Meals will served each day. Bio-Kinetic staff are on duty at all times to assist with the program details and all possible measures are taken to ensure the safety and comfort of volunteers.

Do I get paid for this?

Participating in a Bio-Kinetic study is a simple means of earning extra money. The payment for each study varies. It will be determined by several factors including the number of hours/days spent at Bio-Kinetic, the number and type of tests and procedures and the number of return visits required to the clinic.

Is there anything I need to do before the study begins?

There will be specific guidelines for each study. These may include no alcohol or caffeine consumption and no medication for a period before the study starts and before physical examinations.

May I continue to take vitamin supplements or any medication until checking on for the study?

Avoid taking all medications for 7 – 30 days (as determined by the study).

May I continue to donate blood?

Donations can be made up to 90 days before the start of the study.

What activities are there for me to do while on the study?

There is a television, video and games console in the clinic. Games, books and magazines are also available as are daily newspapers. Exercise is limited because of the way it affects absorption of the study medication.

Is smoking allowed?

In general the clinic is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is only allowed on certain studies within designated areas.

Are visitors permitted?

Visitors are not allowed except to bring clean clothing, personal care items or books, etc. Telephones are available for both incoming and outgoing calls.

How should I dress?

Dress in comfortable clothing. Footwear must be worn at all times.

Are there urine drug screens for all of the studies?

Urine drug screens are done at the physical examinations and every check-in. Avoid all drugs (e.g. cannabis), medications and alcohol. A positive drug screen will eliminate you from the study.

What should I bring for the study?

Bring all personal care items, (soap, towel, shampoo, clean clothing) books, magazines and puzzles; etc. Bedding is provided.

Is there anything I should not bring?

Food and medication are all prohibited in the clinic. Meals will be provided.

What can I expect during the study?

Every test is done in volunteer order (i.e. number 1, number 2) and timed precisely. At the beginning of the study you will be given an arm band displaying this number and a schedule of tests and times. When you are not involved with study procedures you are free to relax.