Become a Research Participant

University of Florida researchers partner with groups throughout the state and the nation to conduct many different kinds of health research studies, including clinical trials. Studies may involve participants with specific health conditions as well as healthy volunteers.

Many people might 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. The UF Clinical and Translational Science Institute helps connect people with research opportunities. Explore the resources below to learn more.

Learn how you can participate in research

UF StudyConnect

Find clinical trials and health research studies that are enrolling participants

HealthStreet

Discuss your health needs with a community health worker and learn about research opportunities as well as medical and social services that might be available to you

ResearchMatch.org

Join a national registry of volunteers willing to learn more about research studies

Learn more about clinical research and how it’s conducted

What is Research?

Source: Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs

Clinical Research Trials and You

Source: U.S. National Institutes of Health

Find Out About Clinical Trials

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Patient Network

Learn About Clinical Studies

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health)