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. 2011 Nov 7;4(6):403–413. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-8062.2011.00349.x

Table 5.

Reasons identified by participants for participating in clinical research.

1. Altruism
2. Study topic relevant to the individual’s health or the health of family/friends
3. Anticipated learning about science, research, or health topics from participation
4. Access to new therapies
5. Financial compensation
6. Free healthcare
7. Researchers enrolled as research participants
8. Family influence
9. Commitment to volunteerism
10. Previous positive experience with investigator