How Much Do Phase 1 Trials Pay?

Phase 1 Compensation Breakdown

Phase 1 clinical trials consistently offer the highest compensation because they involve the first human testing of new treatments. Typical pay ranges from $1,000 for short outpatient studies to $10,000+ for multi-week inpatient stays.

Phase 1 Pay by Study Type

• Short outpatient (1–3 visits): $500–$2,000
• Multi-visit outpatient (5–10 visits): $1,500–$4,000
• Inpatient weekend stay: $2,000–$4,000
• 1-week inpatient: $3,000–$6,000
• 2–4 week inpatient: $5,000–$10,000+
• Extended with follow-up visits: $8,000–$15,000

What Phase 1 Studies Involve

In Phase 1, researchers test a new drug's safety and determine proper dosing. You may need to stay at a clinical research unit where meals, accommodation, and medical monitoring are provided. Most Phase 1 trials seek healthy volunteers aged 18–55.

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