If you have collected enough data or need to end an ASYNC study ahead of schedule, you can stop it permanently.
How to Stop
Click the "Stop Study" button on the management dashboard.
Effect
Recruitment is permanently halted, and no new participants can begin. The study will move to the FINISHED status once all in-progress submissions are complete. Any unused reserved funds for the unfilled spots will be returned to your wallet.
⚠️ Important
Stopping a study is permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure you have collected sufficient data before stopping.
💡 Pro Tip
If you're unsure about stopping permanently, consider using the pause feature first to temporarily halt recruitment while you evaluate your data.
Fund Recovery
When you stop a study early:
- Reserved funds for completed submissions remain allocated for participant payments
- Reserved funds for unfilled spots are returned to your main wallet
- You are only charged for the actual number of participants who completed the study