ResearchMatch.org:
National Recruitment Registry
A real challenge
Many people would consider participating in research but do not know how to find studies that are right for them. At the same time, important studies are sometimes forced to end before they are completed because researchers cannot find enough people to participate. This wastes time and resources, and can delay new health treatments from becoming available to patients now and in the future.
A new solution
The University of Rochester Medical Center and research institutions across the country have joined together to create an easy-to-use tool that can help address this problem while protecting your privacy – a secure place where people can be matched with research studies.
How does it work?
ResearchMatch allows you to create a “profile” with your contact and personal information and any details about your health you choose to share. Clinical researchers can then query the website and search for volunteers based on their study criteria. Your personal and contact information is hidden from researchers; they can only search for people based on the non-identifying information you choose to provide the site. If you are a potential match for their study, then the site will send you an email with details about the study opportunity. You can then choose whether to provide your contact information to the researcher.
Will you become part of the solution?
Click here to learn more about ResearchMatch.org, and consider registering today. Volunteers of any age, race, ethnicity or health status are invited to join.
ResearchMatch is a not-for-profit effort that brings together researchers and people who are willing to learn more about research studies via a secure and convenient online web portal. www.researchmatch.org
