Ions: Research Studies

Be an Informed Participant

Before deciding to participate in a research study, take time to learn about clinical research, how it's conducted and your rights as a research participant. Following are some helpful resources from independent sources. Always remember that a clinical research study is research, not treatment.

• FAQs for Patients and Families
• Clinical Research Trials and You

Know Who to Contact

• Eligibility: For questions about a specific study and who is eligible to participate, call or email the contact person listed for that study.
• Your Rights: For questions about your rights as a research participant, contact the UF Institutional Review Boards at 352-273-9600.
• Feedback: For general questions or feedback about study listings, email the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute at UFStudies@health.ufl.edu.

Other Resources

• ResearchMatch.org: Join a national registry of volunteers willing to be contacted about research studies.

For Research Teams

• Submit requests to add, update or remove study listings via the UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute.