Melt Fat, Get Paid, Join Science!
Six brand-new US clinical trials that literally pay you to test the latest body-sculpting tech
Beach season is coming fast, and the aesthetics industry is racing to deliver the next “wow” treatment. Below are six just-launched studies hunting for volunteers right now. They’re safe, physician-run, and—yes—participants walk away with both slimmer contours and a stipend for their time. Ready to swap couch-scrolling for something a bit more… transformational?
1) ❄️ “Total Face & Neck” CoolSculpting Elite + Injectables Combo
AbbVie Aesthetics • Phase 4 • Launch: January 2025
Snapshot |
Details |
Who qualifies? |
Healthy adults 22–65 with visible submental (“under-chin”) or jowl fat |
The treatment |
Next-gen CoolSculpting Elite + KYBELLA® + dermal fillers + Botox in a single protocol |
Where it’s running |
Redondo Beach CA, Vista CA, Washington DC, Coral Gables FL, New Orleans LA, Birmingham MI, NYC NY, Spring TX, Arlington VA (more coming) |
Estimated pay |
$300–$700 per full treatment series (site-dependent) |
Apply now |
2) 💉 CBL-514 Injections for Painful Lipomas
Phase 2 • First U S sites: March 2025
- Eligibility: Adults 18–64 with ≥4 painful lipomas (BMI ≤ 35)
- Locations: Academic dermatology centers in CA, TX, IL, FL
- Estimated Compensation: $1,000–$2,000 plus travel for the full five-visit schedule
- Quick-apply: allclinicaltrials.com/study/NCT06303570
3) 💪 CBL-514-0205 Abdominal-Fat Dose-Finding Study
Phase 2b rollover/open-label • Now enrolling add-on cohorts
- Who: BMI 22–40, stable weight, willing to undergo multiple MRIs
- U S hubs: 11 aesthetics research networks across CA, AZ, FL, NY, TX, GA
- Estimated Perks: ~$2,000 max stipend, free imaging, all physician fees covered
- Wait-list & screening: allclinicaltrials.com/study/NCT04575467
4) 🔊 FUBA5200 Focused-Ultrasound Body Sculpting
Device study • Rolling site activations through Summer 2025
- Fast facts: Ages 18–60, skin-fold ≥20 mm, no implanted metal
- Cities live now: Boston MA, Denver CO, Miami FL, Dallas TX (more on deck)
- Thank-you payment: $500 after your 90-day follow-up scan. (Estimat
- Reserve a slot: allclinicaltrials.com/study/NCT05874512
5) 🧬 AYP-101 Next-Gen Deoxycholic Acid (“Double-Chin Fix”)
Phase 3 global trial • US sites opened April 2025
- Ideal volunteer: BMI ≤ 30 with moderate/severe submental fullness
- Current centers: Chicago IL, Irvine CA, Atlanta GA, Houston TX (expanding)
- Estimated Stipend: $600–$1,200 (extra if you opt into the MRI substudy)
- One-click screening: allclinicaltrials.com/study/NCT06298114
6) 🔥 RZL-012 (Tapencarium) Open-Label Extension
Long-term safety study • Recruiting through mid-2026
- Who can join? New volunteers with grade 3–4 “double chin” or alumni of the 2023 Phase 2b cohort
- Site list: Denova Research (Chicago IL) + satellites opening Phoenix AZ & Tampa FL later this year
- Participant compensation: $1,500 plus all imaging/travel
- Sign up: allclinicaltrials.com/study/NCT04867434
🏁 Ready, set, sculpt!
- Hit the link for any study above.
- Answer the screener honestly—a coordinator calls if you’re a fit.
- Confirm the exact stipend and visit schedule before signing consent.
Trials fill fast in big cities, so consider multiple locations if you’re flexible. Here’s to getting compensated for the glow-up—good luck, and tell us which study you snagged! 💸💪