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UAE: Want to volunteer for the world's first phase three COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials? Read this

Phase three of the clinical trials have started in Abu Dhabi, but you can still volunteer

Published: July 21, 2020 13:38 Last updated: August 31, 2020 16:46 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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UAE has started the first global phase three clinical trials of COVID-19 inactive vaccine in Abu Dhabi — Clinical trials have started in the UAE for the COVID-19 inactive vaccine. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1594885159109 Image Credit: AP

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Abu Dhabi-based G42 Healthcare, Seha, MOHAP and chinese Sinopharm — The trials are being led by Abu Dhabi-based G42 along with Abu Dhabi's health authorities and a Chinese pharma major. Image Credit: AP

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Department of Health — Image Credit: Supplied

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A shot for humanity - trials started from July 16, 2020, accepting 15,000 volunteers — UPDATE: On August 31, it was announced that registrations had been closed as more people than expected signed up within six-week period. Read more here: https://gulfnews.com/1.73535627 Image Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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The volunteers can be from mixed nationalities and have to be between the age of 18 to 60 years. — Volunteers can be from different nationalities, between 18 to 60 years old. Read about the launch of the clinical trials here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1592939652606 Image Credit: Supplied

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Seha is providing facilities at five of their sites in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain — Seha is providing facilities at five of their sites. Image Credit: AP

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clinical trials — Image Credit: Reuters

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How can I volunteer? Visit www.4humanity.ae and fill registration form.Call 02 819 1111. — How can I volunteer? Image Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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Details for registration form — Registration details Image Credit: AP

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Registration form for volunteering for COVID-19 clinical trials — Registration details Image Credit: AP

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The volunteer journey — The volunteer journey Image Credit: Reuters

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• Pre-vaccine RT-PCR test • Day 0 – first dose (face-to-face) • Day 1-3 – Medical examination (face-to-face) • Day 4-7 – follow-up (Telephone) — You would need to undergo a pre-vaccine RT-PCR test, after which the trial will start with the first vaccine dose. Image Credit: Supplied

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• Day 8 – Diary contact card (Face-to-face) • Day 14 – Follow-up (Telephone) • Day 21 – Second dose (Call between six to 24 hours) • Day 22-24 – Medical examination (Face-to-face) — On Day 21, you will receive the second dose of the vaccine. Image Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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• Day 25-28 – Follow-up (Telephone) • Day 29 – medical examination (face-to-face) • Day 35 – Medical examination (Face-to-face) — Image Credit: AP

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Day 42 — The clinical trial will end with a final medical examination. Image Credit: AP

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Would I need to stay in quarantine during the trials? — Quarantine requirements for trial volunteers? Image Credit: Reuters

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You need to follow guidelines by healthcare practitioner — Image Credit: Supplied

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Volunteers may experience short-term side-effects — You will be clearly informed of any potential short-term side-effects. Image Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office

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Each volunteer will be provided with a care package — Image Credit: AP

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24x7 emergency hotline for clinical trials – 02 819 1111. — Clinical trial hotline for volunteers - 02 819 1111. Image Credit: AP

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