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Clinical research helps doctors discover safer and more effective ways to treat disease. As a participant, you’ll receive study-related care at no cost and may be compensated for your time and travel. Each study is approved by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and overseen by board-certified physicians at our Vantage clinics in Tampa, and St. Petersburg.

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Why Participate:

New Treatment Options: Access potential new treatments before they are widely available
Experienced Research Doctors: Receive expert medical care from experienced research physicians
No Coverage: No insurance required
Get Compensated: Compensation may be available for time and travel
Free Rides to Visits: Free transportation for eligible participants (Lyft Health integration)
Make a Difference: Help advance medical research for your community
How it Works

From "I'm interested" to your first visit

No referrals, no paperwork marathons, no phone tag. Our technology handles the logistics so you can focus on your health.

1

Answer a few questions

A 2-minute online pre-screener tells you instantly if you may qualify.

2 Minutes
2

Talk on your schedule

Our team calls, or you pick a time. Questions answered by phone or text.

Direct Contact
3

Sign & verify online

Consent and records release by DocuSign. We review your records so visits are not wasted.

Digital Consent
4

Visit us worry-free

Reminders keep you on track, and a Lyft can pick you up. No app needed.

Lyft Integrated
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Every study is IRB-approved and led by board-certified physicians. Participation is free, no insurance needed, and compensation for time and travel may be available.

Active Enrollment

Migraine

For people who experience migraines and want access to new preventive and acute treatment options.

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Active Enrollment

Cutaneous Lupus (CLE)

For adults with cutaneous lupus erythematosus, under rheumatology specialist care.

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Active Enrollment

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

For adults with PMR seeking alternatives to long-term steroids.

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Active Enrollment

Degenerative Disc Disease

For adults with disc-related back pain exploring non-surgical study options.

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Active Enrollment

Pediatric Vaccine

A vaccine study for children, conducted under pediatric-experienced investigators and staff.

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Coming Soon

Sciatica

Opening soon. Join the registry and we will reach out the moment enrollment begins.

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Looking for something else? Search every open study at findastudy.org

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about participating in clinical research with Vantage.

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Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Our team is here to walk you through the details, answer your questions, and help you understand what participation looks like.

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A clinical trial is a carefully designed medical research study involving volunteers to find better ways to treat, prevent, or diagnose diseases. Clinical trials evaluate whether new medications, vaccines, or medical devices are safe and effective before they can be prescribed by general physicians.
Participant safety is our highest priority. All studies are reviewed by an independent Institutional Review Board (IRB), conducted by board-certified physicians, and adhere to strict federal and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) safety protocols. You undergo thorough medical monitoring before and throughout the trial.
No. Health insurance is never required. All study-related visits, laboratory evaluations, exams, specialized diagnostics, and investigational medications are covered entirely by the study sponsor at zero cost to you or your family.
Yes, on most studies participants receive compensation for their time and travel expenses. Specific stipends and schedules are clearly outlined during the informed consent process before you join, and compensation is disbursed promptly after each completed visit.
Participation is 100% voluntary. You have the full ethical and legal right to leave a study at any time, for any reason, with no penalty and no impact on your regular medical care or relationship with your doctor.
Study duration varies widely depending on the protocol—ranging from a few weeks to several months or longer. Your research team will explain the exact schedule, visit intervals, and time commitments up front before you sign consent.
You can speak directly with our clinical coordinators or submit a confidential interest form. We will ask a few straightforward health questions, confirm key medical criteria, and review your history to determine potential fit for upcoming studies.