Have you ever been contacted about a research study?

[nomad100]

I've done one.

We all got paid with pre-paid Visa cards at the end.  I think it was $75 for 2 hours or something like that (it was 3-4 years ago).

[berbles]

I did one with Stanford. It was a weight loss study. We didn't get paid, but we basically got a free nutritionist for 12 weeks.

[mamasaurus]

I do these. You get a gift card as payment. Usually it's through a company whose name you can google . I'd only worry about if they're reputable if nothing comes up in a search.

[Deleted]

Iv'e participated in several medical research studies but I've always done the contacting. Huh. It's probably different because its medical vs non med. IDK. I'm no help.

[justsam]

The company I'm signed up with pays cash for them. I've only participated in one. But got picked for 2 more (but through other companies) and was dismissed before it started. But still paid. They oftentimes overbook, in case people don't show up. But will still pay you for coming.

I got picked for one Red Robin did a few months ago. They had too many people show up and asked for a volunteer to leave. I said I'd go, knowing I'd still get my $50 gift card. And I did.

[urbancowgirl]

If you can verify that it's legit, do it! I've done a few focus groups through a market research company. Totally worth the money. I did one for Shutterfly where I made a photo book at home (they paid for it). Then, I met with a group of people and we talked about what we liked and hated about Shutterfly. I think it paid $150, plus the free photo book.

[macmars45]

I'm in the twin registry through a state university. I got paid $100 in exchange for my saliva and filling out a survey. They send me birthday cards and free pens too. They contacted myself & my twin sister when we were seniors in high school I think. Since we're both relatively healthy we're not of much interest to them so we aren't involved in the bulk of their research studies.