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For Research Participants

Many areas of research, both behavioral and biomedical, are possible only with the participation of "human subjects." Those who participate in research as human subjects volunteer in a very special way by helping to benefit others and society at large.

Research Studies Seeking Volunteers

Questions about Participating in Research

Becoming a Research Volunteer: It's Your Decision*
Frequently Asked Questions for Research Participants
Entering a Clinical Trial [Video]
What to Do and Expect as a Research Subject - 04/01/04 (pdf) 233 kb
Research Consent - 04/01/04 (pdf) 45 kb
Related Federal Websites (see list on right)

Search for Research Studies

UW Research Studies by Specific Diseases or Conditions*
Digital Library for International Research (DLIR)*
Related Federal Websites (see list on right)

* external links (links to pages not managed by the UW Human Subjects Division)

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Related Federal Web Sites
»	OHRP* - Office for Human Research Protection
»	NIH* - National Institutes of Health
»	NSF* - National Science Foundation
»	ClinicalTrials.gov*

For Parents
»	FAQ for Children in Mental Health Research*
»	Interactive Parent's Guide to Medical Research*
»	Research Consent for Children Subjects - 04/01/04 (pdf) 51 kb
»	What to Do and Expect for Children as Research Subjects - 05/01/04 (pdf) 244 kb

Did you know?
Research participants may withdraw from a study at any time. It is very important that any individual's involvement in research as a "human subject" be completely voluntary and fully informed.