This place is a complete scam, best to avoid at all costs. I set my appointment and was told I would be paid regardless if I qualified or not. I drove the two hours North and was told, after two hours in the office, that I would not qualify based on information I had given them over the phone. Then WHY did they have me come in if I already disqualified over the phone? Seems they don't have their crap together. Therefore, after two hours of tests they REFUSED to pay me (minutes after a nurse told me I would be paid either way). I indicated what I had been told and was met with evil stares and told to leave the building. These people are heartless and disrespectful. AVOID at ALL COST!!! read more

Avoid this place Staff is rude, recruiters especially. Try to force into studies that might be risk to your health Food is horrible and gets me sick Pays worst than other places Go to parexel in Glendale instead read more

So bad, so bad. You need to look at their management. Really sketchy history. They have been reported to and been cited by the FDA for faking and modifying lab results. Every time they get busted, they just change management and medical directors, make them the scapegoat and keep on making money. read more

Highly professional, clean and well maintained facility. This is a phase I facility so testing is rigorous and the schedules are very precise, if you are not ready for that I recommend you try a phase II or III facility. I have always been treated courteously and have never had a problem, I have done about eight studies there over a two year period. Because the studies here are primarily phase I, the pay is good. But you must appreciate you are being paid to abide by the testing schedule they set, it galls me when people complain. The schedules are given to you in the morning so you know what is expected of you that day. I have only had one occasion where they needed to add an extra follow up, and we were told with ample notice. It would be jive if they would add a treadmill, especially if you are doing a long study. They are very strict on the no exercise policy. As far as compensation, they explain when you can expect payment when you arrive, you normally do not have to wait. You will usually be paid on a schedule when you come in for follow ups and at the end of inpatient periods. Even if they are mailing you a check, they usually call to see if You want to pick it up in person. This is the only place I do studies, and I highly recommend this facility. read more

WCCT, Is a very professional, nice, and relaxing place to participate in a medical study at. Schneek is a very hard working and positive staff member at WCCT, she treats everyone well there and is very professional. read more

They were wonderful. They got in contact with me even though I was unable to answer their calls several times since I was working. The person I spoke to on the phone answered all my questions and wanted to make sure if I qualified first before making the trip to LA. Especially since studies are held in San Diego and that is where I live. She was very courteous and honest. I really appreciated the helpful attitude of the staff I spoke with!! read more

The staff at WCCT made what could have been a nerve-wracking experience an easy, laid-back one. Friendly, courteous and professional. The reminder emails and calls were a nice touch. The facility was well appointed, clean and tidy. I was also impressed with the expedititiousness of the initial screening. read more

I had great experience at this place. Stuff are friendly well educated. Reminder call is very helpful. Facility is clean well maintained and Doctor is wonderful!! If I have change I would love to go back. read more

I would shy away from this dump.. Nurces and staff are constantly on the phone.. Safety is no concern to this establishment...

I'd done several studies with this organization and they have always come through for me. With today's economy, it's a relief to find a source of income in a job market that just isn't employing anyone. And in regards to a user on here by the name of Javi C. from Los Angeles, I don't know why you are hating on WCCT. If anything I DON'T TRUST CCT in Glendale at all! I feel like those people are WASTING MY TIME and playing games with me every time I try to get into one of their studies! Their recruiters also sound like they never graduated grade school! If anything stay away from CCT! Unless of course you enjoy false promises and being teased with huge sums of money that they yank away from you at the last minute.. read more

My screening today.... the employees I came into contact with Dakota, Martin and Shimeja where pleasant and professional as was the doctor. I got there at 1pm my screening was completed by 2:15pm. Normally I cringe at the thought of getting my blood drawn, Shimeka (I pray I spelled her name correctly), is the BEST Phlebotomist ever!!! I have small, rolling veins, she found a vein, held it, and completed the draw, painless and easy. Great appointment. Thank you!!! read more

Well-run. Everybody knows their jobs inside out and everyone works as a team to get the projects completed.

My experience was pretty average the staff is really nice and the clinic is super clean read more

Altasciences - Medical Centers Near Me - Cypress, California

Friendly cool staff. Very professional and as well as nice all around. The screenings go pretty fast. An hour or so. Not bad at all from what I hear about other places. Free food. Free wifi. Usually u get a cathador for the days for the heavy blood draw days. read more

I spent two days and $100 going there for a trial. I'm the middle of the second day I casually mentioned a genetic condition that had nothing to do with the study and they released me from the study, they didn't compensate me and they didn't return my own medications. If you aren't in perfect health don't bother! read more

I am not a "career participant" but I have completed a fair number of studies at WCCT, ranging from just a few days to multiple stays of a few days and/or longer (up to 21 days once...but I have my stir crazy limits & can't make that a habit, LOL). Usually I am there once or twice per year. The facility is reasonably comfortable for a "clinic." If you are the picky type, it's not the Hilton but it's not supposed to be, either, so get over it. Available amenities include WiFi, multiple big-screen televisions for watching TV shows & smaller ones for playing Playstation. Games can be borrowed from their games library or brought in. Seats are reasonably comfortable for sitting in for long periods of time. There is a lounge room, which offers one television & a couple of couches. This room also has a library of books (many are Japanese, as they have a large volume of Japanese participants at times). There are two computers with Internet access available for usage by participants. All amenities, like computers, games, showering, watching a desired TV show, etc. are coordinated by the staff in a sign-up log. If you absolutely CAN'T MISS your favorite episode of something on Wednesdays at 8 PM, then sign up for that TV slot in advance. Food is surprisingly good at times...and not-so-surprisingly bland at other times (on studies that have strict dietary restrictions). It is catered in by an outside food service. I don't advise volunteering for a study solely for the purpose of sampling their cuisine but I have to say that some of those meals are pretty darned good. You definitely won't starve if you are on the standard menu plan. I noted one review with a one-star rating that talked about pretentious phlebotomists, assistants, etc. I don't know who wrote that but I have never seen a more INACCURATE review. It sounds as if it was written by a novice volunteer, who didn't understand controlled-environment parameters. Yes, they confiscate virtually all of your personal toiletries because they need everyone to be on the same page with regard to potential skin irritations that could be caused by the medications, & eliminating those outside items from usage while in the clinic eliminates the potential that the outside item may have caused the problem. Not sure how confiscating my electric razor is important, though. I don't think they can be transformed into a stun gun so how can it be dangerous? With regard to the comment about pretentious staff members, I have no idea what that is all about, either. Sure, sometimes certain staff members can perhaps not be the friendliest (just like in the real world), but my experience has been that the majority of them return whatever polite feelings that you convey toward them. I would like to name a few who are really personable but I don't want to single out my favorites and let it go to their heads, LOL! If you are not restricted from going outdoors, you can play volleyball in the sand court or basketball in the NBA size gym, or run to the golf course for a quick nine holes...OK, who thought I was serious? A quick nine holes? Really? While you are at a medical clinic testing a drug? Exercise is restricted. However, the staff is very willing to take interested participants on a short walk around the building & parking lot. It's nice to smell fresh air and remember what it's like to be "free" while still in the study. Just ask...they don't usually volunteer this activity & you have to be there for at least a couple of days before you are eligible to go out. Little things to know: Bring your own entertainment & bring more than you think you might need if you will be there for more than a couple of days. Books or hobbies that don't involve chemicals or dangerous devices are good. Download a few movies that you haven't watched & watch them on your laptop. I think I saw someone crocheting there once, though I'm not sure how the crochet hook managed to be OK with the security/toiletry check. Maybe they were allowed to retrieve it & turn it back in at the end of the day. Bring a pillow/blanket if you have a favorite "binky blanket." Think of the accommodations as "summer camp." Remember that? Bunk beds & not the best of pillows? Yeah, that's it. The bunk beds are way cleaner than camp, though. Room size varies from a couple of beds (e.g. 4 people) to much larger (10 people). Ear plugs are critical, especially if you sleep lightly & you get stuck with a roommate like me who snores (or sometimes two or three in the same room). WCCT frowns on suffocating fellow participants because they snored & woke you up, then you trying to claim that their suffocation was an "ADVERSE EFFECT" of the medication. The staff won't believe you & neither will the police. I would just bring ear plugs. Besides, the investigation would interfere with your study schedule & would likely make you 25 years-to-life late for your blood draw. There goes your stipend. Enjoy your mini-vacation there! read more

WCCT Global is a useful clinical study establishment. The money a person is paid for participation in a study is usually worth a person's time and energy, but beware of the fact that if your vitals and blood aren't very healthy and you were among the last to sign up for a study, that you may very well be cut from the study! Out of the two studies I took part in, some people were let go for those reasons I mentioned. Luckily you eventually get paid for every day you were a part of the study, so the shock and emotional burden of being taken out of the study should be less painful since you were given some money for what you did accomplish. The staff are usually helpful, kind and respectful people with personalities and uniquely human characteristics (some medical staff distance themselves and seem more like robots to me). I honestly would have distanced myself from all of the different study people coming in and out all of the time. But no. The majority make an honest effort to treat the clinical study participant as more of a person than a study subject. Be warned though, they are strict as they have to adhere to an even stricter set of rules. If you have behavioral issues, such as anger management, I wouldn't suggest participating in a study. I wouldn't suggest people with ADD or ADHD to take part in a study either. Think about it. Your medicines might get taken away, you're not allowed to exercise more than walking around inside the building for the most part and even people with no obvious behavioral issues get stir crazy after awhile. There is a "lights out" period starting at 11pm until the morning. And eating schedules are specifically based on whichever study you choose. WCCT doesn't choose what you are given to eat. This is all given by your sponsor, or the one that has paid WCCT Global to test their drugs. (Pharmaceutical companies in other words) So don't expect fine cuisine. You won't get it. If you're a strict vegetarian, you might have struggles. Sometimes your sponsor will give you vegetarian food if you request it at the very beginning of your study! Because almost every normal meal has meat in it or on it. And if the food needs heated, it's going to be microwaved food. So keep that in mind too. Usually you end up having a lot of free time. Bring any and all entertainment items that you can. Laptops, books, iPads, smartphones, handheld game consoles, board games, etc. They do have a limited amount of entertainment, like a TV... But I highly suggest bringing your own things in addition to what they provide. Especially if you have a long study. Bedrooms have a few to several bunk beds and rooms are of course, gender exclusive. Males in one room. Females in another. Kind of like summer camp buildings that children live in for a week or so. There's sometimes a dresser and a window and sometimes not. Luck of the draw you could say. The showers! If you're a woman, try to shower in shower room 1. It has hot water. Unlike shower room 2. And try not to bring any medicated shampoos and stuff. They will likely take these away from you. Take the restrictions seriously. Because they WILL be enforced seriously. And read through your contract carefully before getting into a study. Screenings vary in time and length based on the particular amount of people in the study and how many studies are going to have screenings that day. Prepare to spend the day out. My shortest screening was about 2 hours and the most lengthy one I've sat through was almost 7 hours or so. Again...this can vary greatly. Lastly, understand that there is commitment needed to participate in any study and a willingness to be a study subject. This isn't a vacation. It's work. You can enjoy it as such, but just remember that you're getting paid for it. Take it seriously or you'll be out sooner than you may anticipate. My experiences were both pleasant. My first study had 2 overnight courses. The first was 8 days 7 nights and the second was 7 days 6 nights. My second study was one incriminate of 10 days 9 nights. I experienced no terrible symptoms. The worst was the bruises on my arms from so many blood draws! It was overall pretty easy money. I didn't have "fun" during the study per say, but I sure had a blast cashing in my checks! Oh and most people participating in studies are interesting individuals who are pretty great company. At least this was my experience. Lastly, follow-ups? Easy peasy and usually a lot faster than the screening. read more

Very Rude to participants, no integrity in some staff, playing favorites and using same participants for studies and future studies 30 days after finishing other one, ask you to come back for repeat blood draws after screening for a study, waste your time, check in too many people for studies, your not guaranteed a participant in study, food is bland, sleep in bunk beds, the bathroom doors are locked and someone opens it every time you have to go. The point is do not go here unless you have extra time, and do not count on getting into any study. $250 on average per day staying inside facility over night they pay once in the study so people think sitting on their ass taking drugs for testing or placebo $250 a day is easy. So they wanna participate. Their not even taking generally healthy people some of these people are doing drugs anyway once they get the check at check out and step outside the doors. Just washing the street drugs out of their system before screening for another study. I like the fact they say volunteers Healthy Volunteers and take not very many generally healthy volunteers here. read more

Stay away from here, its not worth the money or the time. I often felt not cared about and treated as only a test subject and not a human being. Its not so much the nurses fault as management. Also, the called me a month after completing a study and asked for money back because of an error THEY made. I WILL NOT BE DOING A STUDY HERE EVER AGAIN. read more

My first time having an in stay allergy study. This review is Mixed. I have to say that at least most of the nurses I had and the staff performing the skin tests were great. They were not robotic like some of the staff that make you really feel like you are just a lab rat. So those individuals get a 5 star review. They also get 5 stars on paying in a timely manner and sometimes faster than expected. 4 stars for arranging a pick up for the in stay. I was told very last minute and couldn't arrange to come for the early appointment time. They came through and arranged to pick me up. I admit I forgot to mention to anyone about the fact that I would need a ride back assuming that since I got there they would be aware of it. So I was ready to deal with consequences of not remembering to say so sooner. But they arranged a taxi and I got home and I was glad of that. Now for the overall Meh scoring. This place is so disorganized and overall very unprofessional. Here is why: Why do they have schedulers if they can't schedule? On my follow up visits I was not told the correct amount of time to expect for the visit. I Only asked for ball park. Other study participants were also told 45 min visit, so I planned on an hour. It's actually a 2 1/2 to 3 hour visit for skin tests! Some people had to shift their day around. I get that we are getting paid a nice chunk of money, but it doesn't give you the right to mess around with people's time. I came in earlier because they messed up with the scheduling to begin with, not listening to the staff that actually does the procedures. I got a call from a nervous sounding staffer saying it's just the procedures we need to move people around, I'm like that's fine I can come early calm down. The next appointment they said to expect an hour after I called to double check. First they said like last time, 45 minutes, I let then know that the last time I was given the wrong time frame and that I was calling because your departments don't communicate well and I get told the wrong information. I was told he spoke to coordinator and it would be 1hr. The visit was five minutes just one blood draw. At least it was short. For my third follow up I'm called on a Thursday and asked if I can come in a day early. By now I know the drill. They can't schedule. So I don't sweat it, but I can't confirm because I'm dependent on someone to help me get there if the appt is 8am. This time I'm not really going out of my way to accommodate them, I'd rather go my scheduled date. And doesn't that mess up the study? I never get a follow up call and have to call to make sure my appt is still original time. Rude bad attitude people answering the phones, forgets what their job is. Also, when I called to check in with my appointment whoever answered the phone was rude and had a bad attitude. I called telling her I wanted to check in on my appointment time etc. I thought I was calling the correct location, but apparently it was a general number. She proceeded to tell me she can't answer this question, she doesn't know what study I'm in, blah, blah, blah, whine, whine, so I assume it's not about me. She clearly hates her job. I just let her go on until she was done. I just said, "Well, to solve this easily I would just like to be transferred to the person who can answer my questions." She didn't say please hold or anything just an unprofessional abrupt "Ok," and parked me while she connected me to Cypress. I'm thinking chick! All you have to do is take my questions and use simple reasoning to decide where best to send me, but instead of doing your job, I have to remind you of what it is you are supposed to be doing when picking up the phone. The food was terrible and unhealthy. Even a nurse described it as "food given to dying people." I don't eat beef or pork and informed them prior to agreeing to the study. They asked if it was ok if I just put those items aside if they were part of the meal and eat the rest. I said yes, but why serve chicken twice and so much beef and pork!?? The meals were so poorly organized, that I was left hungry a lot, and I can't afford to lose weight! There was an outrageous amount of sugary items in the form of high fructose corn syrup in sugary juices, snacks, and desert. I that I'm a high maintenance lab rat, I eat healthy and don't use microwaves. Which is likely why I qualify as a very healthy subject. I got creative and I put some food in a toaster, otherwise I ate it cold. So I wouldn't want to do anymore in stay for not having toaster ovens as an option and for being left hungry. read more

the objective of the day was met today. The people are nice here, but this was only my first visit and is the first time I've ever done something like this. I'll update the review per visit. read more

Bad manner. Be aware and don't go there you won't feel like you treated as human being. You will regret every min the time of stay here. Please do stay away. You will be drain the blood drawing. Rude stuff. Moment you step in probably start think what am I get myself into ? read more

Filled with pretentious, stuck-ed up phlebotomist, medical assistants and LVNs!! They confiscate your lotions, body wash, shampoo, anything with "alcohol" ingredient in it and make up an excuse like "it will conflict with medication"?! WTH??? Are we 3? Are we going to EAT THE LOTIONS??? If it shouldn't be brought, it should be on the "NOT TO BRING LIST" and provided non-alcohol lotions. Why should we have to ask to use our own stuff? Also they make everyone go to sleep at 9PM, who goes to sleep at 9? They don't care what you were doing, where you are, they will turn off all lights at 9PM! So I asked what if we tripped and fell while going to the bathroom at midnight? NOPE! not their problem!! Last but not least, it is NEVER their fault if anything goes wrong during the study! MAKE NOTE, NEVER EVER!!! I had to get poked 8 times for one draw because the MA was too busy gossipping and wasn't paying attention. Her excuse: the tubes lost suction twice then she couldn't get the veins back to draw blood! then she complained that I was a whiner because her pokes DO NOT EVER HURT TO ANYONE ELSE and should quit the study while already 5 days into the study. HOW CONSIDERATE!!! WOW! (( Having empathy should be a requirement for health care professionals and no one in WCCT have empathy for others. )) so you are ready to be confiscated of regular vanities, chained to your chair (yes! they ask you to sit for at least 8-10 hours to your chair), or finish food in 30 minutes (no matter how late, mine was 8pm everyday, then immediately go to sleep at 9pm), GET POKED AS MANY TIMES THEY WANT (otherwise forfeit the compensation) then you are so ready for their studies! Good luck! read more

i've participated twice in these studies. once as a child and again as an adult. it was a little uncomfortable the first time because they were controlling my life but as the study went on i saw that this was what i signed up for. cool people, met some good friends there and made new ones. when i came back years later it was nothing but hassle. found out that you really don't have a chance unless you have severe symptoms. But this second time i was called back, they were kind of rude and the morning i was to come in for my second screening, they said they had no recollection of me and didn't call me. it was ridiculous. i had already called off work for a few day. Anyways, all in all, its a good place to earn some extra income, but its your choice, and make sure you understand fully of what you're signing up for. as you can see with some of these reviews... it's hit and miss here. not a horrible place, but they definitely could do better. read more

I'm very impressed with the professionalism, cleanliness of the building & the care & concern staff takes into consideration. Always a good experience & if there are ever any issues, their handled in a timely manner. Top Notch people to do business with. read more

Very friendly and warm staffs! Nice experience. Clean facilities. They have flue drug tasting screen. Anyone want a fast $50 hurry up.

I've done 4 studies at WCCT since Nov., 2012 and have been very pleased at my experiences. The staff is friendly and works hard at having the clients follow the blood draw, ecg, and vital check schedules. Upon check in, they will hold all razors, over the counter meds, or anything like snacks that you can ingest (this is the criteria of the drug company that sponsors the study..some folks think it's wcct's rules. The food is decent. They are very proactive in making sure nobody gets out of line or becomes a behavioral nuisance to others. They also allow daily outdoor walks around the building if enough staff members are available. Ultimately, there's been good money I've made at WCCT and strongly recommend it to any healthy volunteers with time on their hands! :) read more

Very cool staff, nice location, I prefer Cerritos more than Costa Mesa, if they take care more of the meals they will get 5*

The facility and the staff here are great. I've done a few studies here and never had any problems with them. It's important to be informed what you're participating in so you're not surprised when you get in, so read your study protocol. Overall, it's a well run facility and I would recommend it to anyone interested in participating in any clinical studies. read more

Great clinical study facility, with spacious rooms and friendly staff that is very helpful. Always a happy experience!

Screened here for a flu study quick easy visit! Staff makes the visit fun and was out of here quickly!

I participated in a study. I went and had my blood drawn at wcct global and the staff was great and friendly! They seem well experienced and it was a bit crowded but the study was completed in a decent amount of time. We also had free tacos and a gift card as a bonus! shout out to the screening dept! They're all amazing read more

I called in response to an ad I saw for participants in an osteoporosis study. The guy I spoke to was poorly informed regarding study and medication information. I told him with certainty that I was not interested in the study. Since that call I have received non-stop phone calls asking me if I'm interested in the study and today I received an email. I have participated in several medical studies before at major institutions and my suspicion about this one is that it is very shady. Just my educated guess. read more

I've been participating in a couple clinical studies per year at WCCT since 2009. What I like best is that the staff are well-organized and available to answer any questions or provide assistance. Most of the staff that I met in 2009 are still working there today :). I also like the fact that being an organized clinical study, their healthy meals and snacks are planned and restricted to certain times. This way, I'm able to mind portion-control, and WOW, they sure do feed us yummy food! read more

I've done one study from here. For the most part, I am happy about the experience, not to mention the little extra cash that was also helpful. The waiting time during the initial meeting was a bit long, but not unreasonably so. The visits thereafter were much shorter, there was nothing too complicated. I didn't expect the staff to be friendly as I wouldn't expect DMV employees to be friendly, but they were very professional and knowledgeable. read more

I have done a few clinical studies here at wcct, and I have been more than pleased with the staff and the whole process. it's almost like a family. they remember u and treat u well and are always very accommodating. they are courteous and respectful and always willing to help. I would recommend this place for anyone that is looking to make some extra money. read more

Great Company, great people. So organized and thats a plus, as they work around my chaotic worklife. Highly recommended!

I participated in a clinical trial with WCCT Global. Their employees are very courteous and helpful, especially when first trying to help you qualify for studies. I enjoyed their complex and the facilities. No one was threatening or apprehensive and the in-stay was very relaxing and comfortable. read more

The staff is very courteous and professional. The facility is sparklingly clean, and decorated pleasantly (in not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't this!). I haven't had to wait more than a few minutes at any step in the process. read more

The facility is very clean and the staff are very courteous and helpful. I was impressed with the level of professionalism. It made me feel more comfortable for my first time participating in any kind of study. I recommend calling ahead to find out what you are in for exactly as it can be an uncomfortable experience if you are unprepared. If you are willing to abide by a few strict rules and a strict schedule and appreciate you are getting paid for it then it is totally worth it! read more