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Research Participants

GENERAL INFORMATION

Research studies have led to the advancement of medicine and the improvement of patient care. If you are thinking about taking part in a research study, there are many important things to consider.

Please remember that participating in a research study is completely voluntary. You may choose to not participate, or if you decide to participate, you may choose to stop participating at any time. The following information may help you understand what an Institutional Review Board (IRB) does and whether or not participating in a research study is right for you. In addition, this section of our website provides helpful links and a glossary of terms you may hear when talking with research staff.


PARTICIPANT RESOURCES


CONTACT US

Concerns or Complaints? The UTHSC IRB is committed to assuring that all of its research activities involving human participants are conducted so that the rights and welfare of human participants are promoted.

If you have any questions, complaints, comments, or concerns about the research, a research-related injury, and/or questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact the UTHSC IRB office at 901.448.4824.

You also may complete an Institutional Review Board Research Concern or Complaint Form

Last Published: Jul 29, 2024