Participation information
What volunteering for a study generally looks like
A typical path
Step 1. Learn the basics
Read about how studies work and what different study types involve.
Step 2. Explore public listings
Browse public study directories to see what kinds of studies exist near you.
Step 3. Contact the study team
Each independent study team explains its own requirements and answers questions.
Step 4. Review the consent document
Take your time, ask questions, and talk with your own healthcare provider.
Step 5. Decide what is right for you
Joining is always your choice, and you can change your mind.
Questions to ask a study team
- What is the purpose of this study?
- How long does the study last and how many visits are involved?
- What will I be asked to do?
- What are the possible risks and benefits?
- How will my personal information be protected?
- Who can I contact if I have questions later?
Participant protections
- Voluntary participation
- Joining a study is always optional.
- Independent review
- Ethics boards review study plans before they begin.
- Informed consent
- You receive written information before deciding.
- Right to leave
- You can stop participating at any time.
Any trial programs or research organizations that users may learn about through Everyday Research Awareness are independent organizations operating under their own protocols and eligibility criteria. Everyday Research Awareness does not control, supervise, guarantee, or take responsibility for the protocols, eligibility criteria, safety monitoring, outcomes, or conduct of any independent clinical trial program. Please review the materials provided by the independent organization and talk with your own licensed healthcare provider before deciding to participate.