Yukon, Oklahoma | Dedicated Research Center

Possibly.

If you receive $2,000 or more in clinical trial compensation during a calendar year, you may receive a 1099-MISC form for tax purposes. (This threshold was updated in 2026; in prior years, it was $600.)

This may be especially important to keep in mind if you participate in a longer or higher-paying study.

Each study has specific eligibility requirements. These may include age, health history, diagnosis, medications, location, lab results, or other factors.

After you submit your information, Tekton will review current studies and contact you if there may be a match. If one study is not right for you, another future study may be.

Clinical trials are carefully regulated and reviewed. Studies are monitored by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), which help protect participant rights and safety.

All medical research involves some level of risk. Before joining a study, you’ll go through an informed consent process where the study team explains the purpose of the study, possible risks and benefits, visit schedule, and what participation involves.

You can (and should!) ask questions at any time.

It depends on the study. Some clinical trials involve one or two visits. Others may last several months or longer.

Before you join, you’ll learn the expected timeline, number of visits, follow-up requirements, and any study-related compensation.

No, generally not.

Health insurance is usually not required to join a clinical trial. Study-related exams and investigational medications are typically provided at no cost.

The study team will explain what is covered before you decide whether to participate.

Not always.

Some studies compare an investigational product with a placebo or with an already available treatment. The study design depends on what researchers are trying to learn.

Before joining, the study team will explain whether placebo, randomization, or comparison groups are part of the trial.

No. Submitting your information is only the first step.

If Tekton contacts you about a study, you’ll have the chance to learn more, ask questions, and decide whether you want to continue.

Participation is always voluntary.