Testing positive to COVID-19 is not fun, but there is an opportunity to be financially remunerated whilst making an important contribution to medical science.
If you, or any family/friends/acquaintances happen to test positive for COVID-19, you can volunteer to participate in the AIRBORNE Study.
Volunteer participants must be enrolled and commence the study within 72 hours of the first positive rapid antigen test (RATs) or PCR test. Participants would be asked to attend Sunshine Hospital. The first visit will take approx. 90 mins, and then we would ask the participant to return for shorter follow-up visits (approx. 45 mins) for at least another 3 visits over the first 1-2 weeks of illness. During these visits, the research team would supervise you performing activities such as coughing, speaking or simple activities (such as stepping up and down on a simple step) whilst in a room with a specialized viral detection device. The study aims to measure how much SARS CoV2 virus is expelled into the air by an infected person on different days over their illness.
We will provide free parking (we have a dedicated car park space arranged), and participants will be remunerated for their time with gift vouchers of up to $300 to show our appreciation for their time and contribution to research.
Volunteers need to text/call the research hotline no. 0421 684 985 to seek further information, or email directly to samantha.bates@wh.org.au.