Participant Resources
Learning about research participation can be challenging. There are many resources that can help you make the best decisions for you and your loved ones. The following resources can help you answer common questions, and suggest other questions you may want to ask if you are considering participating in a research study:
Questions To Ask About Volunteering For A Research Study (opens in a new tab)
Overview of Regulations to Protect Research Volunteers (opens in a new tab)
Printable Informational Materials (opens in a new tab)
Office Of Human Research Protections
- OHRP "About Research Participation" Homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Human Research Volunteer Informational Videos (OHRP Website) (opens in a new tab)
About Research Participation Video Series (YouTube Video Series) (opens in a new tab)
- What is Medical Research? (YouTube - English) (opens in a new tab)
- ¿Qué es la investigación cientÃfica? (YouTube - Español) (opens in a new tab)
- Deciding to Participate in Clinical Trials (YouTube - English) (opens in a new tab)
- ¿Qué son los ensayos clÃnicos? (YouTube - Español) (opens in a new tab)
- Becoming a Research Volunteer: It’s Your Decision (opens in a new tab)
- Glossary of Terms & Additional Federal Resources (opens in a new tab)
Food And Drug Administration (FDA)
National Institutes Of Health
AAHRPP
Clinical Trial Information (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Learn About Clinical Studies (opens in a new tab)
- Other Federal Sites about Clinical Studies (opens in a new tab)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Questions to Ask About Volunteering for a Research Study (opens in a new tab)
- About Research Participation (opens in a new tab)
- Additional Resources About Human Subjects Research (opens in a new tab)
CITI Program