01-02-2014, 14:15
Just a mention about clinical trials: one does not conduct a clinical trial for the money as they are essentially science experiments and they apply for funding via grants. This grant process is very very competitive and difficult to obtain. The clinical trial is done in hopes to prove that something works and then take those findings and then hopefully make changes in the scientific community (and hopefully the company can make a profit or decrease costs or improve quality it all of the above but only AFTER the clinical trial was completed). As a primary investigator, I can guarantee you that he isn't making a ton of money conducting a clinical trial.
Also, while he may not be interested, someone else may have picked up his idea. Check out clinicaltrials.gov for a list of clinical trials and search around (they've a search box for this). You may find something that suits you and you can also help advance the scientific community. But remember, there are no guarantees and it is always your choice to participate in one. Don't let anyone pressure you and ask a LOT of questions. You can also pull out and stop the clinical trial at anytime, without being reprimanded or anything like that, at anytime. Those are your rights as dictated by federal regulations pertaining to clinical trials. Remember, every day is consent day.
Also, while he may not be interested, someone else may have picked up his idea. Check out clinicaltrials.gov for a list of clinical trials and search around (they've a search box for this). You may find something that suits you and you can also help advance the scientific community. But remember, there are no guarantees and it is always your choice to participate in one. Don't let anyone pressure you and ask a LOT of questions. You can also pull out and stop the clinical trial at anytime, without being reprimanded or anything like that, at anytime. Those are your rights as dictated by federal regulations pertaining to clinical trials. Remember, every day is consent day.