Study 13309
BioKinetic are currently looking for men and women to take part in a study for
the development of a treatment for bowel incontinence.
Who is suitable for the study?
Men and women
Age 65 and over
In good health (i.e. no current medical or previous serious medical conditions)
Non-smokers
BMI 18 -32 (we can check this for you)
How much will payment will I receive?
£600* (You will be paid an additional £50 for holter monitoring).
*This is to cover your time and any out of pocket expenses. You should note that any travel expenses incurred, will be met by yourself. The amount shown is for completion of the study.
How long will I have to stay? The study involves 2 periods of stay in our comfortable Belfast City Centre based clinic (excluding screening procedures). The duration of each stay is just 2 days, see below for the dates of the various groups.
What is the study drug? The study drug is a rectal suppository.
Why is the study being carried out? The study is being carried out in volunteers over 65 as the study drug may be prescribed to people in this age group. The study will use ECG?s and blood pressure measurements to look at the effect of the study drug on the heart and compare it with placebo.
What else should I know? To make sure that you are suitable for this study you will have to undergo a thorough medical which includes a digital rectal exam. Details of which will be discussed with you prior to attending the medical.
GROUP 3
Wednesday 09 June 7:00 am to Thursday 10th June approx. 6:00pm
Monday 14th June 7:00 am to Tuesday 15th June approx. 6:00pm
GROUP 4
Monday 21st June from 10am to Tuesday 22nd June approx 8pm.
Monday 28th June from 10am to Tuesday 29th June approx 8pm.
GROUP 5
Thursday 24th June from 10am to Friday 25th June approx 8pm
Thursday 1st July from 10am to Friday 2nd July approx 8pm.
