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Nasa Bedrest Study

Galveston, TX

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Current Studies:

 

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Study information has been supplied by clinic directly and screening slots may be filled before study information is removed.

Type of Clinic:

Primarily Healthy volunteer studies

In-Patient Capacity:

10

Website:

Website: http://www.bedreststudy.com/
Current Studies:  

Company Info:

 

Photos:

Saw this on the bus the other day.  Click image for larger view

Screening:

Not everyone will qualify. 

You must be able to pass a 10 year FBI background check and have no felony convictions. 

Screening process is quite lengthy and requires several visits.  

The initial visit may be at a location near you which will include lab tests.  Once you have passed most screening visits, your airfare will be paid for and you will start getting paid for some visits.  There is one final visit before check-in which is the orientation at which point you will actually see where you will be hanging out for the duration of the study.

Volunteer Amenities:

Big Screen TV In-Room TV Private Bedside TV Cable
Satellite DVD Player Video Games Board Games
Pool Table Ping Pong Foos Ball Darts
Movie Library Quiet Room Computer Room Rec Room
TV Room Activities like crafts, bingo or tournaments

Internet Access:

Wifi LAN Public Computers w/Internet Public Computers w/ no Internet

Housing:

Private Rooms

Semi-Private (4 or less)

Dorms (5 or more)

Hospital Beds

Bunk Beds

Parking:

Ample

Food:

Prepared In-house

Payment:

Every 2 weeks by direct-deposit once in study

Attire:

Unknown

Camera Policy:

Unknown

Laundry:

Unknown

Additional Information:

This is the infamous Nasa bedrest study. There are several different studies with one or two recruiting at a time.

Currently, there are two studies going on, a 21 day and a 90 day. 

 

There have been numerous documentaries and news reports about the Nasa Bedrest Study. 

Short video on CNN

There is also a subject who has created a blog called pillownaut

 

 

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Airport:

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)   Driving Directions
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)   Driving Directions

Gas Prices:

Price Trends for Houston
Houston Gas Prices Provided by GasBuddy.com

Driving Directions:

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Greyhound/Megabus:

Greyhound:    
2121 Main St distance Driving Directions
Megabus runs between Houston, San Antonio and Dallas on several schedules per day.  Rates can be as low as $1 plus booking fee and must be booked online.  The further advance you buy your ticket, the better the deal.  The stop is located at the parking lot at 815 Pierce St. Approximately Pierce St and Travis St.

Amtrak:

902 Washington Ave (HOU)   Driving Directions
Sunset Limited South/East North/West
Service to Los Angeles and New Orleans - Operates 3 times a week

Taxi:

Yellow Cab (713) 236-1111

Local Bus:

Metro (713) 635-4000  
 
$1.25 to $4.50 one way depending on distance traveled New Q-Card replaces day passes  

Hotels:

Hotel is provided for most visits. 

Hostels:

Houston International Hostel Houston  
(713) 523-1009 5302 Crawford Street Driving Directions
$ Members $ Non-Members  

 

Location and Contact Info:

Screening and recruitment takes place in Houston and the actual study takes place in Galveston. 

 

Telephone Contact Numbers For Signing Up For A Study:

(866) 572-8378

 

Recruiting Hours (CST)
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