Care For Friends Referral Program

Sharing is Caring.

Clinical research studies are essential toward the discovery of new medical breakthroughs, and can improve lives. Help advance medicine for the benefit of your community.

Become An Ambassador

Do you know someone who could benefit from research study participation?

Care for Friends Ambassadors are known drivers for change in the world of clinical research. Whether you are a believer in clinical trials, a business leader, an advocacy group, a nonprofit organization, or a community champion, you can make a huge difference!

Here’s how it works:

Step 1

Provide your email to receive your personalized referral link.

Step 2

Share your referral link with friends and family.

Explore the clinical studies that are open for enrollment or coming soon!

Featured Studies

Lp(a) Health Screening

Lp(a) Health Screening

Adults 18+ are encouraged to schedule a no-cost blood test to see if they have an elevated cholesterol called Lp(a) that might be putting them at risk for heart disease.

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Ulcerative Colitis Research Study

Ulcerative Colitis Research Study

Care Access is currently looking for participants who are currently (or recently) experiencing an UC flare. Explore research participation options for Ulcerative Colitis today.

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COPD Research Study

COPD Research Study

Care Access supports multiple COPD clinical research studies that are looking participants who are currently (or recently) experiencing a COPD flare up. Find out if one is a good fit for you.

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Interested in signing up for a different research study?

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Care for Friends Guidelines & FAQs

What is the Care for Friends Referral Program?

Care for Friends is a referral program for individuals interested in spreading both awareness and the opportunity for others to participate in clinical studies.

What is a Care for Friends Ambassador?

A Care Ambassador is someone who signed up for the Care for Friends Referral Program and believes in the value of clinical research. They also refer friends, family, acquaintances, or followers to Care Access studies to participate in.

How can I participate?

Step 1 - Share your email address on careaccess.com/friends to get your personalized link emailed to you.

Step 2 - Share your referral link with friends, family, or community members.

Who is a “qualified referral”?

A qualified referral is defined as a referred patient(s) who completes the following:

  1. Clicks on an active referral link
  2. Is new to Care Access (i.e. has never participated in a study)
  3. Provides Informed Consent to participate in a qualifying study

What if my referral forgets to use my referral link when they register on the website?

No problem! When our friendly recruitment team calls your referral to screen him/her for participation, your referral can let our team member know. If your referral has already spoken to a recruitment team member, please email friends@careaccess.com

Can I check to see which of my friends, family, or acquaintances have signed the study informed consent form?

Privacy is very important to us and thus you will not be able to see who specifically signed up for a clinical research study. However, you can track your referral progress and rewards by logging into your Ambassador portal. Visit: careaccess.getambassador.com/login

No personal information of the referral will be shared with the referring Care for Friends Ambassador. Referrers are made aware if and when one of their referred friends and family qualify (by providing Informed Consent to participate in a research study), but are not provided with information about which referred individual is participating, or in which research study.

Are there other benefits to being an ambassador?

Yes! Once the individual you’ve referred completes informed consent in a participating study, you will receive $25 in referral funds. You can choose to donate these funds to a variety of non-profit charitable organizations. There is no limit to the number of people who can be referred. For example, if 100 people sign up with your link, you could receive $2500.

Are you taking taxes out of these funds?

No, we will not be taxing these funds. However, if you earn over $599 in a year we are required by law to send you a tax form 1099 so that you may file it with your taxes. Please consult your tax advisor on how this may impact your taxes.

Who can I refer?

Individuals that have never previously participated in a Care Access clinical study. However, patient-facing Care Access employees and contractors are not eligible to participate as a referral.

Who can be an Ambassador?

Due to the tax implications, to be an ambassador we require that you are 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in your state.

Is there an email contact?

Yes, please send an email to friends@careaccess.com