Questions and answers
The questions people ask most, with short answers.
- Is it free?
- Yes. Claiming a spot and using Trial City is free for people who work in clinical research, now and later.
- Do I need to download anything?
- No. Trial City runs in your browser on a phone or a computer. There is no app to install.
- Is there a login?
- No. Your spot is remembered on the device you used to claim it. If you change device, ask for a recovery link by email and open it there.
- Who can join?
- Anyone who works in clinical research or is starting out: site staff, CROs, sponsors, regulators, ethics committees, vendors and students.
- Is it only for CRAs?
- No. CRAs are one of many functions. Coordinators, nurses, investigators, data, safety, regulatory, quality, medical affairs and many more each have a building.
- Can my company advertise?
- Yes. Billboards, buildings, Harbor plots and Poster Bay tiles are available. See the advertise page and send a request.
- Is my email shown?
- Never. Your email is used to contact you about your spot and is never shown on the site or given to advertisers.
- Can I delete my spot?
- Yes. Write to us and we delete your information within 30 days.
- Why a city?
- Clinical research is a lot of travel and a lot of time alone. The industry has forums, but no place. A city gives everyone a building, a neighbourhood and a reason to meet.
- Who runs it?
- Trial City is a Kirabi product, operated by YANA Careers, LLC.
- Is this a game?
- No. The map is a friendly way to find people and answers. There are no points to collect and nothing to buy.
- What happens at 10 residents?
- When 10 residents claim a spot in the same city, that city opens. Residents there can see who else is in town and meet up.