Research Participants
While the Office of Responsible Research Practices (ORRP) is involved in supporting the research review process by the IRBs at OSU, we do not maintain a master list of all research studies being conducted by investigators at the university.
Some individual university departments maintain their own websites that list current studies they are recruiting for – see the list below. Please note ORRP does not maintain these websites.
- James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
- University Medical Center
- Division of Clinical Pharmacology
- College of Optometry
- Division of Infectious Diseases
- College of Human Ecology
Articles pertaining to participation in human subjects research
- Participating in Clinical Trials (FDA)
- ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH)
- Taking Part in Research Studies: What Questions Should You Ask? (CDC)
- Why Volunteer? Clinical Trials of Medical Treatments (FDA)
- Learning About Clinical Trials (NCI)
Questions, Concerns or Suggestions
If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about research, a research-related injury, or questions about the rights of research participants, you may call ORRP at (614) 688-8457 or (800) 678-6251 if calling outside the (614) calling area. Both phone numbers provide a way for participants to contact the organization when they cannot contact the research staff or wish to talk to someone other than the researchers.
Why I Believe in Research by Barbara Beckwith
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This digital story is about Barbara Beckwith, a former research participant and recently appointed member of the Cancer Institutional Review Board. Barbara is a two-time cancer survivor who is passionate about spreading the word on cancer research to the African American and senior citizen communities. Please take a few moments to hear Barbara’s interesting story in her own words.
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