I have been "gifted"
@GardenGerty (166997)
United States
December 29, 2025 7:12pm CST
Today was a day for me to visit the clinic for the clinical trial I am in. We also went to Sam's Club. Next month, they are moving the clinic into a new location so they are packing everything.
The new location is about fifteen minutes closer to our house, and it is near the Sam's Club as well, so we are pretty pleased.
As I was leaving the clinic today, my nurse/mentor said, "Wait, I have something for you." So I waited. She brought me several things. Her explanation was that every month they are supposed to give me a gift and she was not wanting to try to keep track of mine during the move.
Today she gave me a smart watch, a digital scale, a very nice water bottle and a "cooling towel" for working out. At least I think that is what it would be called. It is long and would be something to wear around the neck to absorb sweat if you workout. I have already been given a canvas bag with a zipper and a lunch cooler type of bag. Yes, they are branded with the name of the med I am trialing, but they seem to be nice quality as well.
So this is turning out to be an interesting experience all around.
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@snowy22315 (200730)
• United States
22h
I was in one once where they gifted you stuff too. it was all pretty nice. This one only has only given me a phone bank., but they are good at forking over the cash that is all I really care about.
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@GardenGerty (166997)
• United States
10h
Yep, this is on top of the cash. I was shopping for a new smart watch cause my fitbit had bit the dust, so that is a savings, once I get it set up.
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@GardenGerty (166997)
• United States
10h
This has been a pretty good experience. It is also accountability about how I eat and move.
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@Nakitakona (58846)
• Philippines
19h
You got a nice, caring and thoughtful nurse/mentor in one. She really cares for you.
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@GardenGerty (166997)
• United States
10h
This seems like a really good program.
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@MarieCoyle (52810)
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22h
That's some serious loot...I am sure you can put it all to good use.
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@GardenGerty (166997)
• United States
10h
I was really surprised, in a good way.
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@RevivedWarrior (3745)
• India
20h
Looks like a full day that blended practicality with a few pleasant surprises. Clinic visits can feel routine, but the move to a closer location already feels like a small win. But then it is important for those routines. Having it nearer to Sam’s Club makes the whole trip more efficient and less tiring. The moment with your nurse sounds especially thoughtful and kind. Those gifts feel like both encouragement and appreciation, not just obligations. Even with branding, useful items like a smartwatch and scale can genuinely support daily habits. The cooling towel and water bottle add a subtle nudge toward self-care and movement. It’s nice when a clinical process feels a bit more human and considerate. We feel positive and energized after visiting such ones. Altogether, it makes the trial feel less clinical and more like a shared journey.
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@GardenGerty (166997)
• United States
10h
They are working on helping us with our health. I like the new location, it is better for us.
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@FourWalls (81365)
• United States
7h
That’s neat that you’re getting swag with the trial! I have a lot of stuff left over from when I worked at the school assessment place, and they’re still serving me nearly seven years after I retired!
@GardenGerty (166997)
• United States
10h
I hope to make some improvements in my health as well.
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@GardenGerty (166997)
• United States
10h
I think they will. I had been shopping for a new smart watch.
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@LindaOHio (209372)
• United States
10h
Oh boy! Freebies! That was nice of them. I'm glad the trial is going well for you.
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@GardenGerty (166997)
• United States
10h
I am not seeing any big changes yet, but I started like right before Thanksgiving and it has been food, food, food ever since.
@GardenGerty (166997)
• United States
10h
They were really supposed to come about one a month, but this is useful for me to get to use them now.
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