frequently asked questions
What is the phone number for the fab:me office?
We would love to hear from you. You can call us at 918-417-0279. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.
How long Does the FAB:me study last?
Participants were asked to wear the monitors, give blood samples (1/4 tsp each), and meet us for appointments every day for 15 days. We also ask that you continue taking the capsule on your own for one month and return for a follow-up visit at the end of one month.
If you have a question, please contact our FAB team at fabstudy@okstate.edu or Dr. Julie Croff at julie.croff@okstate.edu, or the phone number listed above.
IF a participant Has A QUESTION, WHO do they CONTACT?
Research staff meet with participants every day during the 15 day study period to ask questions and help you collect the blood sample; they’ll be in touch throughout the one month after those 15 days, and again at the final appointment. The research team will also talk with potential participants before the study to make sure you qualify, answer questions, and make a schedule for your appointments.
HOW OFTEN Do participants Talk to RESEARCH STAFF?
Our research team members were generally available for appointments between 8am and 7pm. When participants qualify for the study, the research team will arrange a daily schedule for the 15 days. The team understands that daily meetings are challenging to manage, and will work closely with participants for times that work with their schedules.
What time are the daily appointments?
No. However, the research team does ask for permission to keep participant contact information in case there are future research opportunities.
could people PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDY MORE THAN ONCE?
Participants should be between the ages of 18-29 years old.
HOW OLD Do participants NEED TO BE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STUDY?
We ask all participants to contact us as soon as possible if the monitor breaks, gets wet, or lost. In the past, our participants have been very motivated to keep these materials in good shape and earn their bonus. We didn’t lose any monitors during the FAB:ME trial.
what happens if MONITORs BREAK or get lost?
The monitor should be worn at least 21 hours out of the day. It should be removed for showering and exercising. The ring should be worn 24 hours a day. It is water resistant and can be worn while showering and exercising.
HOW MANY HOURS OF THE DAY do participants HAVE TO WEAR THE MONITOR and ring?
Participants were paid up to $310 on a Visa gift-card for completing the study.
HOW MUCH are participants PAID FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE STUDY?
This incentive was deemed appropriate for participants’ time and inconvenience. Participants worked hard for the incentives described. The research team is requesting 16 samples of blood. Participants are also expected to spend time daily appointments on questionnaires and surveys across 6 weeks. And, participants were expected to wear a monitor for 315 hours and a ring for 360 hours. The $310 includes a bonus of $60 dollars that is given when the equipment is worn correctly and returned in good condition. If you break, do not return, or do not wear the ring and monitor as required, you will only earn $250 dollars.
$310 dollars sounds like a lot of money, why are you paying so much?
Yes! Participants are expected to wear the monitor in bed and throughout the day, except for about 3 hours of time for showering/bathing and exercising. (Protip: sleep with a sock over the monitor so it’s more comfortable to sleep with.)
Do participants wear the monitor when in bed?
Sometimes. We ask participants to keep the monitor clean and dry. The monitor is water-resistant, but not water-proof. Also, please refrain from using alcohol-based products (hand sanitizer, some lotions, etc.) around the monitor.
do participants get the monitor wet?
Participants received an incentive weekly after appointment completion.
How often do participants receive an incentive?
We encouraged participants to wear clothes that will hide the monitor to help minimize the distraction. Here are some photos of what the monitor will look like.
