The CTSC Research Volunteer Registry is a secure database of individuals who have
expressed interest in participating in clinical and translational research studies. The
registry streamlines participant recruitment by allowing researchers to identify and
contact potential volunteers who meet study-specific criteria.
Key Features
- Various Pool of Participants: Includes healthy volunteers and individuals with a wide range of health backgrounds.
- Pre-screened Interest: All registrants have agreed to be contacted about research opportunities.
- Efficient Recruitment: Facilitates targeted outreach and may accelerate enrollment timelines.
How to Request Access
Researchers interested in utilizing the registry for study recruitment must:
- Obtain IRB Approval: Ensure your study protocol includes use of the CTSC Research Volunteer Registry for recruitment.
- Submit a Request: Submit a request for Recruitment Support in SPARC and provide your IRB approval letter and relevant IRB documents.
- Registry Team Review: The CTSC Recruitment Support team will review your request for compliance with institutional and ethical guidelines.
- Data Access: Upon approval, you will receive either a list of potentially eligible participants (with contact information) or facilitated contact through the registry team, depending on privacy considerations and participant preferences.
Guidelines for Use
- Respect Participant Privacy: All communications must adhere to IRB-approved language and institutional privacy policies.
- Recruitment Materials: Submit recruitment scripts/emails for review if required.
- No Direct Access: Researchers may not have direct access to the full registry database; all access is mediated by the CTSC Recruitment Support team.
- Reporting: Researchers are required to report recruitment outcomes for quality improvement and compliance purposes.
Contact
For questions or assistance with registry, please contact the CTSC Recruitment Support team.