CPAPtalk.com Product Trial System Enrollment Now Open

[Snoozing Gonzo]

RachelM:

Patrick is right about Google Toolbar crashing the link. Go to Tools, Manage Add-ons then click on Google Toolbar and select "disable" below the list. If you like Google Toolbar then "enable" it after you are done with this questionaire.

Like others, I couldn't figure out how to get the drop downs to appear so I just submitted anyway.

Chris

[cpapjack]

Greetings CPAPtalkers,

If you would like to become part of a pool of patients which CPAP manufacturers can call on to trial products they are developing, you can enroll here:

cpaptalk-trial-questionaire.php

We view this as an "everybody wins" situation:

Patients can try new products early and have a voice in their development and quality.

CPAPtalk can introduce manufacturers to a new kind of patient, profit by administering the program and develop a better CPAPtalk.

Manufacturers who need a large group of "super patients" to provide good feedback can have access to them.

Here are some ground rules:

1. You are allowing CPAPtalk to release the information you give when you enroll to CPAP manufacturers who request it. Typically, people are very protective of this, if you feel uncomfortable please don't enroll. Also, we will always opt you out on request.

2. You can be involved in only one trial at a time and will have to sign an NDA with the manufacturer conducting the trial. This means absolutely no posts/PMs/etc on CPAPtalk about the new products. We will police this as the big boys spend millions on their products and we take their trust in our word and the word of our users very seriously.

3. CPAPtalk will profit from this if it is successful and you will be supporting CPAPtalk by enrolling. If you are uncomfortable with this, please don't enroll.

4. Manufacturers are allowed to use your information for conducting their trial only. No after marketing is allowed. If they don't agree to this, they can't pick from our pool of enrolled trial participants. When I asked for cpaptalk opinion earlier, many made it clear that this is very important. I've taken a hard line to ensure that this wish is honored.

I think this will make CPAPtalk stronger and the CPAP industry better. I hope you agree and enroll!

Johnny

Johnny,

I registered with no problems last night. My question is this: Is there a cutoff date for users to register and then manufacturers start using this pool or have they started using this pool already? How are trial participants selected? Randomly? Do they have to meet certain criteria?

Thanks for this great website and all that you do for us hoseheads.

Jack

[theo]

I'm working on fixing the drop downs but it's slow going. It appears that some versions of google toolbar definitely cause an error and prevent the page from loading. In other cases it may just prevent the drop downs from loading.

However, even if you don't see the product drop downs, the rest of your responses are being accepted.

I'll try to get this corrected as soon as possible.

[snoregirl]

I don't have google toolbar and also can't get dropdown menus so I think there is another problem.

[TXKajun]

Theo, thanks for the update. It was a relief knowing we were registered even though we couldn't get to the dropdown toolbars.

That's a great job, too. A couple of little glitches for first time out is definitely NOT bad!

Kajun

[Snoozin' Bluezzz]

I too could not get the product dropdowns to work.

David

[theo]

The product drop downs should now be working correctly. Let us know if there's any other problems or you don't see the drop downs.

[Bamalady]

Just completed this and could not get drop downs for masks / sizes.

[theo]

Just completed this and could not get drop downs for masks / sizes.

It looks like you were already filling out the questionnaire when I uploaded the changes. If anyone else has any problems let us know. I apologize for all trouble

[Bamalady]

Theo.... Its OK. I just wanted to let you know. Should we try to submit the missing info? Oh, maybe this has already been addressed. I'll go back and read the entire thread.

[Patrick A]

After my fith try I finnally got signed up woo wheee

[snoregirl]

I don't know how to go back and put in the dropdown stuff as the thing tells me that I have already registered, which I have, without the extra info.

[Offerocker]

Since I started to fill out the form yesterday, I can't quote exactly, but I am disturbed (yes, truly ) about the statement requiring us to agree to NOT abide by the HIPPA standards after a period of time. Why is that?, and how pertinent is it? Thanks!

[sleepyred]

My resmed machine is not listed - s7 lightweight. How do I update my profile?

[theo]

I have created a place to update your information for the product trial system.

cpaptalk-trial-questionaire-edit.php is where you can go in order to update your information (most notably the machines and masks for anyone who had problems when originally signing up).

You can also reach the edit page by going into your profile. There is a link to this page in the "Optional" section that will allow you to update your information for the product trial system.

If anyone have any problems or questions, let me know.