PARTICIPANTS

Check-In

When you arrive at Celerion, you and your belongings will be checked for items that may affect your absorption rate or could be considered dangerous or irreplaceable.

The following is a partial list of items you should NOT bring during your stay at MDS Pharma Services:
  • Food or drink of any kind
  • External speakers
  • Medication (unless permission from the Admissions Department or Study Manager has been given)
  • Any item listing alcohol as an ingredient (e.g., hairspray, skin astringents, etc.)
  • Water bottles or any type of drink container
  • Mouthwash
  • Any items listing an SPF or sun block as an ingredient
  • Weapons, pocket knives
  • Large amounts of money
  • Valuables
  • Any item labeled as "medicated", including Chapstick, Carmex, Blistex, acne face wash / lotion / topical
  • Nail polish remover  
  • Nail polish
  • Cologne or perfume
  • Cameras or video cameras
  • Inappropriate Movies or DVDs
  • Cameras, including mobile phones with camera
  • Any items not labeled
  • Linens or Pillows

Each participant is allowed to bring ONE regular size bag and a suitcase. Please be advised that ALL items will be searched at check-in, and items not allowed in the facility will be confiscated and returned at checkout.

An orientation session conducted by a Celerion Study Manager is held at the beginning of every study and includes an explanation of what you will experience during the study, a review of the study schedule, an optional tour of the facility and the expectations of the study participants.

Personal Hygiene Items to Bring:

  • Government Issued I.D. / Picture I.D.
  • Towels, washcloths
  • Shampoo, conditioner, soap
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste
  • Brush, comb
  • Razor, shaver
  • Blow dryer, curling iron
  • Lotion, deodorant

Suggestions on What to Bring.                

  • Board games & puzzles
  • Game System
  • MP3/CD players with headset
  • Cell phone without a camera
  • Arts and crafts projects
  • Stamps and stationary
  • Laptop

You will be provided with scubs to wear during your stay. Please bring under garments and if you would like a sweater and/or slippers.