DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS?
WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF BEING A VOLUNTEER?
WHAT IS A CLINICAL EVALUATION?
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLINICAL EVALUATIONS?
REQUIREMENTS AND ADVANTAGES OF BEING A VOLUNTEER
MOST DEMANDED PROFILES
CONTACT
WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF BEING A VOLUNTEER?
Manufacturers of cosmetic and health products and food supplements, in order to be able to market them, need to verify that these products are effective and achieve the effects indicated in their advertising and packaging.
The volunteer is the person who tests the products that are in the final phase of their development to verify their efficacy and tolerance, in the stage prior to their commercialization.
To this end, the volunteer has the opportunity to use the products, normally high-end products, benefiting from their positive effects and receiving financial compensation for it.
WHAT IS A CLINICAL EVALUATION?
Clinical evaluations are studies carried out on cosmetic products, health products and food supplements to endorse their efficacy and recommended uses and certify that the product is safe and effective.
At Virtus Group (Dr.Goya Análisis – Centro Médico Complutense) we perform efficacy evaluations of products whose safety has been previously tested, through protocols used internationally.
In each evaluation, different parameters are studied depending on the type of product and its use, using state-of-the-art instrumental equipment.
Additionally, the tests are carried out under the medical control of different highly qualified professionals in different areas: dermatology, ophthalmology, pediatrics, nutrition, gynecology and traumatology, among others.
The clinical evaluation of certain products (mainly medical devices) is previously approved by a hospital Ethical Committee and by the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CLINICAL EVALUATIONS?
1. REGISTRATION AS A VOLUNTEER:
To join our group of volunteers, it is necessary to make an initial visit with a specialist, who will assess your state of health and confirm that you are suitable for participation in the product evaluations. This assessment will be carried out on a single occasion.
2. CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN CLINICAL EVALUATIONS:
You will periodically receive information about new evaluations that we are going to perform by e-mail, with the necessary requirements to participate. In the case of fulfilling them and being interested, you should let us know, and you will be given an appointment for the first visit of the study.
3. DEVELOPMENT OF THE CLINICAL EVALUATION:
First visit: You will undergo the specific physical evaluation for the study by a specialist physician, you will be given the product in question and you will be given instructions for its use. These instructions must be followed throughout the duration of the study.
Subsequent and final visits: Physical assessments will be made in the area of application of the product, and the final visit will also be made by a medical specialist.
REQUIREMENTS AND ADVANTAGES OF BEING A VOLUNTEER
All clinical evaluations have inclusion and exclusion criteria that define who can participate in the study, based on factors such as age, skin phototype, medical history and health conditions.
Volunteers should be aware of the importance of their role in product development, as the reliability of the results depends on compliance with the instructions for use during the study.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Males and females up to 70 years of age. In pediatric trials, minors must have the authorization of their parents or legal guardian.
- Not to be pregnant or breastfeeding (except for specific studies for pregnancy).
- Not suffer from chronic diseases (consult in case of doubt).
- Have time availability.
- Commit to carry out the study with responsibility and seriousness, understanding the importance of the volunteer to guarantee th rigor of the tests.
ADVANTAGES:
Volunteers will have access to cosmetics and other state-of-the-art products, with the assurance that their tolerance has been previously tested. These are high quality and innovative products, from consolidated national and international brands, always under the medical supervision of different specialists.
At the end of the clinical evaluation, if the indications have been followed correctly, all volunteers receive an economic compensation, which varies according to the duration, the number of visits and measurements, etc.
MOST DEMANDED PROFILES
- Profiles between 18 and 35 years old.
- Skin with pathologies such as: acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, couperose, rosacea, etc…
- For multiracial studies: black and Asian skins.
- For capillary studies: hair loss, dandruff, etc…
- For pediatric studies: children (with prior consent of parents or legal guardian).
- For anti-aging studies: skin with wrinkles, blemishes, grease, etc.
- For body studies: cellulite, stretch marks, etc.
- For dental studies: canker sores, etc.