CHARLOTTE, N.C. (News Release) — StarMed Healthcare is seeking children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old to participate in the Moderna KidCOVE COVID-19 vaccine study. The testing is to study the vaccineโs safety and efficacy for children and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in young ages.
Study participantsโ compensation for travel and time can range from $1,500 to $2,000 for similar studies. The study does include the possibility of receiving a placebo. Clinical research studies are conducted by doctors and researchers who follow strict guidelines to ensure the safety of the study volunteers who participate.
Participants must:
- Be between the ages of 6 months and 5 years old
- Be in good health
Participants must not:
- Have received an investigational or approved vaccine for COVID-19
- Be currently taking any investigational or approved treatments for COVID-19
- Have tested positive for COVID-19 or been in contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 within two weeks prior to vaccine administration
- Have participated in another COVID-19 trial in the past month
StarMed Healthcare has been involved in proving the safety and effectiveness of medications ranging from diabetes care to meningitis prevention to COVID-19 treatments. StarMedโs experienced research team helps participants feel confident in the safety and success of the trials.
Parents who are interested and want to register their child can do so at starmed.care/studies. Some commonly asked questions about clinical trials are here.
