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You can contact Element Boulder through any of the following: Telephone: 303-926-5432 Email: info.boulder@element.com Instagram: instagram.com/elementboulder Facebook: facebook.com/elementboulder Website: boulderelement.com

Our address is: 80 Health Park Drive Suite 50 Louisville, CO 80027 We are located in the basement of Medical Office Building Two, which is right next to Avista Hospital. Enter the building and take the elevator on your right to the basement. Once off the elevator, turn right then proceed down the hallway, until you reach the double glass doors on the left. The doors are open, so come on in. One of our recruitment staff will be there to assist you. Click here to view the map

To sign up for a study, complete our Health Questionnaire, call us at 720-595-4069, or email us at info.boulder@element.com A member of our recruitment team will contact you in 1-2 business days.

After you submit the Health Questionnaire, a member of our recruitment team will contact you to briefly discuss your application details, and next steps. If you meet the study requirements, they will work with you to schedule a convenient time for you to participate in a study.

Compensation varies from study to study, but typically range from $125 to $450. A travel stipend may also be added to the study payment (if applicable). Upon the completion of the study, you will be assigned a reloadable RealTime Visa Paycard. Payment is added to your Paycard as soon as you complete your visit.

We do not cover bus or rideshare costs, however, we do offer a travel stipend, if applicable. How travel is paid: If you qualify for a travel stipend, it will be added to your study amount and applied to your Paycard as one deposit.

Referral Program Pay Ranges Element Boulder has a robust referral program! Referral amounts are paid based on the following: $25 for generally healthy people $50 for people with comorbidities, and other high demographic study needs $250 for darkly pigmented participants (Fitzpatrick Range 5 or 6) Why Are The Referral Amounts Different? The different amounts are based on the demand for the demographic need in the study, and the difficulty to find that demographic in our area. The importance of having participants of all demographic backgrounds is to ensure that medical and clinical devices work on a diverse population, and in order to make that happen we need our participant pool to reflect same. How Many People Can I Refer Per Month? The amount of people you can refer is unlimited, which means there is no limit to how much you can earn! When Will I Get Paid? You will receive payment for every new person you refer AFTER they have participated in a study. Referral payments are deposited on Mondays. How Will I Get Paid? Payment will be added to a Visa Paycard. If you already have a Paycard, you will simply receive a text letting you know that your referral bonus was deposited. If you do not have a Paycard, we will contact you for some information, to get you set up. You can opt to have the card mailed to you, or you can pick it up at our office. To learn more about our Referral Program click here.

Each study is different, so time requirements will vary. Some may require very little of your time, perhaps only 30-45 minutes, while others may require multiple visits over an extended period of time. Your time commitment for a particular study will be described during the consent process.

We conduct a wide range of studies at Element Boulder, which means we are always looking for people of all ages, genders, race/ethnicities, and health backgrounds. Study participants are chosen based on the requirements of the companies we partner with. To see if you qualify for our studies, please fill out our Health Questionnaire, and a member of our recruitment team will reach out within 1-2 business days.

The number and frequency of studies you will be able to participate in is largely based on study requirements.

When you choose to participate in a clinical trial or Research Study, you become a partner in scientific discovery. Participating in studies can help future generations lead healthier lives. Major medical breakthroughs could not happen without the generosity of study participants — young and old, healthy, or diagnosed with a disease.

During the consenting process, you will be asked to sign the following forms: Consent Form: Details the study process, as well as your rights as a participant. Mini Consent Form: A duplicate of the Consent Form, which will be given back to you at the end of the study. Health Assessment Form: This form is part of the screening process for your safety and to ascertain your eligibility into the appropriate study. Emergency Contact Form: All new participants are encouraged to provide at least one contact. This is a one-time form. W-9: Element Boulder is required to submit a W-9 for each participant, for tax purposes. This is also a one-time form. There could be additional forms for you to fill out, based on the requirements of the study.

No. You do not need to take any documents, or identification with you to the study. If you are a first-time participant, you will be required to fill out a W9 tax form, so having your SSN number handy is recommended.

All personal and health information is kept confidential, in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Element Boulder will never share your information, without your permission. You can read our full Privacy Policy here.

Research studies involving humans must be approved and monitored by an Institutional Review Board (IRB). An IRB is a committee of individuals responsible for reviewing research to ensure adequate protections are in place to protect the people who take part. For each study reviewed, the IRB checks to see that: there is a good reason to conduct the study the risks related to participating are the least possible the risks related to participating are reasonable given the knowledge that will be gained from conducting the study the plan for selecting subjects to participate is fair subjects will be provided enough information about the study You are free to withdraw from a research study at any time, for any reason. Your relationship with the hospital, clinic, academic institution, or employer will not be affected and you will not lose any benefits to which you are entitled. Note that in some cases, a researcher may decide to end your participation in the study early. This may happen if the study is no longer in your best interest, if you can no longer complete study activities, or if the study ends early for some other reason.

To ensure the accuracy of the data that we collect, participants are unable to read, work on computers, or listen to music during the study, however, for some studies you will have the option of watching a movie from our extensive library. You have the right to stop the study at any point, if you feel uncomfortable, or if you simply do not wish to continue.

Due to sanitary and space reasons, only service animals are allowed, at this time.

While tattoos and piercings may disqualify you for some studies, they do not disqualify you for all studies. Tattoo and piercing placement may be a factor, for some devices we test that utilize light technology. These devices are tested on different areas of the body like the biceps, wrists and fingers, as well as the earlobes, and nostrils. Some tattoos and piercings could interfere with the signals of said devices, making it difficult to get accurate data readings. If you have tattoos or piercings in those areas, a scheduler may ask you to send a photo, to ensure the tattoo or piercing will not interfere with the device being tested. We conduct multiple studies on a weekly basis, so if you do not qualify, your recruiter will try to get you into another study soon.

Many of the devices we test use light technology called Photoplethysmography (PPG). It is a simple optical technique used to detect volumetric changes in blood in peripheral circulation. Through research, it has been found that this technology may not detect as accurately on variable skin pigmentation, therefore, the diversity of skin pigmentation in our participant population requires that we account for these differences, to ensure the accuracy of medical devices and diagnostic tools. This improves device efficiency, promotes health equity and enhances overall patient safety We currently use the Monk Skin Tone Scale in our measurements. Below is an example of the Monk scale, each orb is numbered 1-10, from left to right.

We do not conduct pharmaceutical trials at our location. For more information about Element's Life Sciences services and solutions, request a quote, or contact a member of our Business Development team, please click here.

Blood Pressure Participants sit in a chair, in a soundproof room, while clinicians take a series of blood pressure readings utilizing the devices being tested (Blood pressure cuffs, Applications, Smart Wearable Devices, etc...), and compare that data. We conduct both Invasive and Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Studies. Study age range: 3 to 12yrs and 18yrs and older (18+ for Invasive studies). Hypoxia (Oxygen Saturation) Participants breathe through an oxygen mask, while sitting and watching a movie. During the study, Respiratory Therapists administer a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen. They then change the concentration values of those two gases, at certain points to lower the oxygen saturation levels. Next, they compare those values to the device being tested (Pulse Oximeters, Facial Application Devices, Smart Wearables, Sensors, etc...). To be a qualified candidate for this study, participants must be generally healthy adults and non-tobacco smokers. Study age range: 18 to 50 years Respiratory Rate Participants breathe through a mouthpiece and or nasal canula to measure respiration rate. During the study, participants are instructed to change their breathing rate at different intervals (5 breaths for two minutes, 10 breaths for two minutes, 20 breaths for two minutes……). These values are compared to the device being tested (Facial Applications, Smart Wearables, etc.…). Study age range: All Ages Human Factor (Usability) Participants are asked to demonstrate appropriate use of a new device that is not available to consumers yet. During the study, you will complete different tasks such as setting up, using the device, trouble shooting and shutdown. At the end of the study, participants will be asked to do an exit interview about their overall experience with the device. Study age range: All Ages Electrocardiogram (EKG) Participants sit in a chair, or lay down on a bed, in a quiet room. EKG leads are attached, in order to collect electrical activity of their heart, and compare that data to the device being tested (Smart Wearables, etc.…). Study age range: All Ages

In order for clinical devices to be manufactured and made available for the professional or public market, Validation studies are required by the regulatory bodies. Validation Blood Pressure Studies In a Validation Blood Pressure Study, an arterial catheter is placed in the radial artery of the participant, which is then connected to an arterial line with a pressure transducer, which reads their real-time, continuous blood pressure throughout the study. At the end of the study, the staff compares the data collected by the arterial line, to the device data being tested. This study will validate the accuracy of the device being tested. Study age range: 18 and Older Validation Hypoxia Blood Studies In a Validation Hypoxia Study, participants have an arterial catheter placed in their radial artery. For these studies, an arterial catheter is used as a port in order to draw small samples of oxygen rich blood several times. Throughout the study, the samples are tested with a co-oximeter machine to determine real-time oxygen saturation within the blood. The study staff then compares the data collected from the co-oximeter to that of the device being tested. This study will validate the accuracy of the device being tested. Study age range: 18 to 50

Thank you for choosing Element Boulder. Element Boulder, provides a wide range of tests for Physiological Monitoring Parameters for Clinical Validation and Product Design/Development. Additional clinical services include Overall Usability Testing, User Interface Testing of Medical Devices, as well as Validation Testing of Changes made to all types of product literature including, but not limited to: Operator’s Manuals, Service Manuals, Home Use Guides and Instructions For Use (IFU, DFU). These tests are customized to the product’s specific goal.​ For more information about our Life Sciences services and solutions, to request a quote, or discover our team of experts, please click here.

A platform business, founded on integrity and technical excellence Our success is underpinned by the expertise of our people. We understand the markets we serve, and the challenges that our customers face. Our technical know-how is deep and wide – from life sciences, connected technologies and environmental, to aerospace, construction, energy, and transportation. Our experts sit on standards committees and international working groups that develop the regulations and protections that help ensure products reach the market safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Integrity is at the root of everything that we do Integrity is at the root of everything that we do. We keep our promises to one another and to our customers, consistently delivering for them to create the trust that our success is built on. Our established platform allows us to respond rapidly to market opportunities and customer needs. We have consistently invested in capacity and capability and are proud to have developed multiple centres of testing excellence in Europe, north America, and Asia. Our operational resilience and flexibility allow us to thrive in an uncertain world. Making tomorrow safer than today We recognize the wider impact of what we do – on the people and communities that we serve. Every day, in one way or another, we support customers who really care about their products and services getting to market and ensuring they are safe, fit for purpose and compliant. If those products or services fail in use, then there are significant consequences. From pharmaceuticals to fire testing, from aviation to automotive, and medical to mobile devices, we help customers who are striving to make a positive change in the world. Like them, we are making tomorrow safer than today. Everyone at Element lives and breathes three core values. These values, which were chosen in an all-colleague poll, define and describe what it means to work at Element. In our day-to-day work, every question we ask, every decision we make, and every interaction we have with ourselves and our customers, are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Progress. Living and breathing these values helps Element to grow, individually and as an organization, to the betterment of our world, our society, our customers, ourselves, and will enable us to deliver our purpose of making tomorrow safer than today. We care about the impact we have Care is our human side. Creating a safer world starts with us, caring about each other and our customers. Our culture is inclusive, and everyone is welcome. We work together to create a stronger business, making a positive difference to the world around us. For Our Customers We give our customers more than the knowledge of one team or department: they benefit from our collective skills and expertise. For the Wider World Our supportive culture has a ripple effect: when we look after each other, we deliver for our customers and make a difference in our communities and to the world around us. We Collaborate We build relationships with our colleagues, customers and partners that help us get things done. We understand our own strengths and value the strengths of others, so we can work together effectively and efficiently. We ask for help when we need it: we understand that we don’t have to have all the answers ourselves. We seek out diverse points of view to solve problems asking most of the different cultures and backgrounds we come from. We Support Each Other We listen to understand, getting to the root of the problems that need solving. We make decisions thoughtfully; we consider our colleagues and customers in everything we do and how we do it. We respect one another - listening to and valuing others’ perspectives and opinions. We consider the wider impact of our work, looking at how it affects us, our customers, and the wider world. When we act with care, we create a happier place to work, where people can do their best work. We build better relationships with our colleagues and customers that help us to thrive through ups and downs.

Paylution will create a/an RealTime Pay account on your behalf. Once created, an email will be sent to you with a link you can use to begin the activation process. If you have been notified by Paylution that your first payment has been sent but have not received an activation email, click here. If you have any questions about creating a Payment Portal, please visit Paylution Help Center or contact Paylution for support.

To replace a lost or stolen card, please follow these steps: Log in to your Pay Portal. Click Transfer > Action > Lock/replace card. Select Replace Card. Review the replacement information and Confirm. Review the personal and address information and ensure they are correct. Click Confirm. Note: Click Settings > Profile to see all your personal and address information and see whether updates are permitted. If there are fields that can not be changed, please contact Paylution. You can also contact Paylution by calling toll free at 1-877-546-8220 (U.S. and Canada), or 001-604-638-6657 (Worldwide).

To log into the pay portal: Enter your Username and Password on the login page. Click Sign In If you're unable to access your Pay Portal and are receiving an "Error 104" message, find your IP address and contact us for assistance.

To change your profile information, please follow these steps: Log in to your Pay Portal. Click Settings > Profile Make the changes. Click Save If you are unable to update your information, please contact Paylution directly.

Follow these steps to change your account password: Log in to your Pay Portal. Click Settings > Security Enter your existing password. Enter and confirm a new unique password. Click Update Password Password requirements: At least 1 upper case letter At least 1 lower case letter At least 1 number At least 8-128 characters long At least 1 special character Not used before.

Don't sweat it (you're literally not a memory card). Here's what to do if you forgot your password: Click Forgot Your Password? on the Pay Portal login page. Enter the email address registered on your Pay Portal. A password reset notification will be sent to this email. Click the Reset Password link. This will direct you to a page where you can enter and confirm your new password. NOTE: You may be required to complete an additional authentication step to verify your identity. If prompted, choose one of the options and follow the on-screen instructions. Enter and confirm a new unique password. After successfully resetting your password, a confirmation email will be sent to your email. Click Return to Login Page and use your new password to log in to the Pay Portal.

Long story short - Error 104 is a security feature to protect your account from unauthorized users. It may be triggered when: It is the first time using the current internet connection to access your account. You entered the wrong password to log into your account multiple times. The internet connection is locked (for example, public Wi-Fi networks are unsecured and often locked). Please have your IP Address ready and contact our customer support team so we can verify your internet connection.

If your organization allows it, you can transfer your Pay Portal balance to any bank account in your country. To register a new bank account: Log in to your Pay Portal. Click Transfer > Add New Transfer Method Select the country and currency of the bank account that the funds will be transferred to. Click Bank Account > Continue Enter your account details including a nickname for the transfer method in the “Remember As” field (for example, “My Savings”). Click Continue Carefully verify that your bank information is correct, as incorrect information may cause significant delays to your transfer. Click Confirm To transfer funds to a bank account that has already been registered on your Pay Portal: Click Transfer > Action > Transfer to Bank Account Select an option on the “From” dropdown panel. Enter the amount you would like to transfer and add a personal note (optional). Click Continue Review your transfer details. Click Confirm Please allow 1 - 3 business days for the funds to be credited to a bank account in North America or Europe and up to 5 business days for other destinations.

Transfer method availability varies depending on the country, currency and program configurations. Click on Transfer > Add New Transfer Method to see your options. If the transfer method or your country/region or currency is not listed in the options, it is not supported. You can add your debit card and transfer funds to it from your pay portal: Log in to the Pay Portal. Click Transfer > Add New Transfer Method > Debit card. Enter and confirm your Card Number, Expiration date and CSC. Click Transfer to Debit. Enter and Confirm the amount. Note: Transfers to debit cards take up to 30 minutes to complete. Once a transfer is initiated, it cannot be stopped or reverted. Failure to enter your account information correctly may result in your funds being sent to the wrong account where they cannot be recovered. https://payday.myrandf.com/hw2web/consumer/page/contact.xhtml

Bank transfer amount limits vary depending on the country, the banks that process the transaction, and local financial regulations. If you try to transfer an amount higher than the maximum, you will receive the error “Your attempted transaction has exceeded the approved payout limit”. In this case, you can try a lower amount, or use a different transfer method. You can review alternative transfer methods in the Transfer > Add New Transfer Method section of your Pay Portal.

You can obtain your bank information from your financial institution, a bank statement, or by referring to the details on the bottom of your checks. In the United States and Canada, your account information will be displayed as shown on the sample checks below: U.S. Accounts: Canadian Accounts:

To update your bank account information, please do the following: Log in to your Pay Portal. Click Transfer On the Transfer Center, click Action > Update Update your account information. Click Continue Review your profile information and make updates if required. Click Confirm

To view your transaction history, please follow these steps: Log in to your Pay Portal. Click History Select a date range and specify the transaction type. Click Search

Transfer method availability varies depending on the country, currency and program configurations. Click on Transfer > Add New Transfer Method to see your options. If the transfer method or your country/region or currency is not listed in the options, it is not supported. If the PayPal option is available for your program and country, follow these steps to set it up: Log in to the Pay Portal. Click Transfer > Add New Transfer Method If prompted, select your country and currency. Select PayPal then click Continue Confirm your email address. Click Continue Review your account details then click Confirm Click Transfer To PayPal Add a personal note (optional) then click Continue Review the transfer details then click Confirm If the currency you transfer from the Pay Portal matches the default currency on your PayPal, a confirmation email will be sent and you should receive the funds within 30 minutes. If the currency you’re transferring does not match the default currency on PayPal, you’ll need to log in to PayPal and accept the transfer manually. You have 30 days to accept before the transfer amount is returned to the Pay Portal.

Transfer method availability varies depending on the country, currency and program configurations. Click on Transfer > Add New Transfer Method to see your options. If the transfer method or your country/region or currency is not listed in the options, it is not supported. If the transfer method is available in your program, you can transfer funds to your Venmo account from the Pay Portal: Log in to the Pay Portal. Click Transfer > Add New Transfer Method > Venmo. Add the phone number of your Venmo account. Confirm. Select Transfer to Venmo and confirm the amount. Note: Transfers to Venmo take up to 30 minutes to complete. Review your information carefully before pressing the Confirm button. Transfers to the wrong account cannot be cancelled or reverted.

Unfortunately, we only issue Pay Cards, at this time.

An Arterial Line is a small plastic catheter (or tube), that is inserted into the radial artery located in your wrist, very similar to inserting an IV line in a vein. A high-definition ultrasound is used to locate and assist in the accurate placement of the line. Lidocaine will be injected, prior to insertion, to numb the area and minimize any discomfort from the insertion process. A brief, mild stinging or burning sensation may be felt from the lidocaine injection. Once the arterial line is placed, it will be taped down, and our clinicians will flush the line with a saline solution.

Invasive Blood Pressure Studies During our blood pressure studies, we connect the arterial line to a pressure transducer. This reads your real, continuous blood pressure throughout the study. We then use the data produced by the arterial line to compare with the data produced by the device we are testing. Hypoxia Blood Studies During our hypoxia blood studies, which are performed when a device is looking for FDA clearance, we test pulse oximetry devices for their accuracy in measuring the level of oxygen in your blood. For these studies, the arterial line is placed in order to draw approximately 150mls of blood (less than a blood donation) during low oxygen conditions. Oxygen rich blood is drawn from the artery and tested with a co-oximeter machine, to determine oxygen saturation within the blood. We then use the results from the co-oximeter test to compare to the data produced by the device we are testing.

Our Medical Director, Monica Rabanal, NP, places all arterial lines. Monica, has placed several hundred arterial lines for clinical studies at Boulder Element. With her extensive medical background and experience, she is able to have a 99% success rate on first attempts with minimal discomfort in the placement of arterial lines.

We recommend leaving the dressing on your wrist for at least 4 hours, after your appointment (up to 24 hours). We also recommend that you do not take any blood thinners, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 48 hours before or after your appointment, to prevent excessive bruising. Some bruising is expected. You may take Tylenol if you experience any discomfort. We recommend not exercising, excessively moving/flexing/bending your wrist, and no lifting over 10 pounds for at least 48 hours after your appointment. Do not perform any activity that is dependent on using your wrist like bicycling, driving a motorcycle, etc.

Reasonable precautions have been taken to minimize foreseeable risks and discomforts; however, we cannot guarantee that there are no risks. You may experience pain or discomfort, and there is a risk that the line placement may be unsuccessful. Placing an arterial line can cause various issues. Possible risks include hyperventilation (rapid breathing), vasovagal response (fainting), hematoma (bruising) pain, arterial spasm, discomfort with the saline flush, and scar formation. Other less common potential risks include clotting, infection, fracture of the catheter under the skin, allergy to lidocaine, nerve damage, and loss of limb, however, these more serious risks occur rarely, and arterial line placement is generally accepted as a safe procedure. As a frame of reference, complications from lack of blood flow (ischemic injury) are 1 in 10,000.

Hypoxia Studies involve the testing of blood oxygen saturation. In these studies, participants breathe through an oxygen mask, while watching a movie. During the study, Respiratory Therapists administer a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen. We then change the concentration values of both gases at certain points, to lower oxygen saturation levels. We compare those values to the device being tested (Pulse Oximeters, Facial Application Devices, Smart Wearables, Sensors, etc.). Study age range: 18 to 50 Participants must be generally healthy adults and non-tobacco smokers.

During a Hypoxia study, you may experience some numbness and/or tingling in your extremities, a flush or warm sensation, sleepiness, or slight increase in your heart rate. It is important to remember that all of our studies are voluntary and if any of these symptoms are too much, or uncomfortable you can request to stop the study at any time. If you decide to stop the study, our gas controller will give you 100% oxygen to eliminate these hypoxic symptoms.

Some pulse oximetry sensors used in the study draw data from the fingertips, and in order for the sensors to get accurate data readings, nail polish and artificial nails should be removed prior to the study.