8 Reasons You Should Take Part In A Clinical Trial

8. It Gives You A Brilliant Excuse

Have you had a really busy week at work? Don’t fancy that big night out you’ve got planned and need a decent excuse so your pals will get off your back? They can’t exactly try and twist your arm if you declare you must remain sofa-bound because science said so.

Try, “I’m taking part in a potentially world-changing clinical trial and I must refrain from intense movement (e.g. throwing your usual wild shapes on the dancefloor) and drinking alcohol in excess (e.g. the inevitable 3am jagers you’re known for)."

Other excellent uses for taking part in a trial as an excuse include:

- Getting out of jobs your partner’s been nagging you about for months (No it’s definitely not ok for you to be doing DIY or unblocking the drains or really anything – much too strenuous)
- Doing extra stuff outside of work (You can’t possibly stay late, you have a clinic visit to attend)
- Jury duty (You’re trying to cure cancer and they want you to sit and listen to a minor theft case for 4 days? Nae chance)
- Visiting your in-laws (Your Mother-in-laws had a cold recently? You can’t possibly catch a cold, it’ll affect the results of your study tests)