Study process

The first phase of the C-SURF study is divided into four stages:

(a simple click on any stage will lead you to further information)

Confidentiality

No personal information at all is communicated to the army or to anybody other than the research team. Personal information and answers to the questionnaires are kept highly confidential at all stages. They are secured under an anonymous coding system. Only project coordinators have access to participants' names and contact details. Any participant is free to turn invitations down or give up at any time.

Incentives

In the first phase, participants are financially rewarded along with their involvement in the study. Any participant who takes part in all 4 stages (18 months) earns all in all CHF 100.- (vouchers in various shops).