Other links related to

Research Participation

www.clinicaltrials.gov

An introduction to clinical trials, allows a search of registered clinical trials.

www.centerwatch.com

Lists active clinical trials, offers information about clinical trial participation.

www.searchclinicaltrials.org

Allows a search of multiple websites for clinical research opportunities.

www.getresearchsmart.org

Provides basic information helpful to a potential research volunteer who is making a decision whether to participate.

Experimental Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury: What You Should Know if you are considering participation in a clinical trial from the International Campaign for Cures of spinal cord injury Paralysis (ICCP). 

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?

Researchers rely on individuals with SCI to serve as volunteers for specific studies or protocols. Each study is designed to answer questions about some aspect of SCI or the effectiveness of a particular treatment.

Many people with SCI wish to serve as research volunteers for Miami Project studies, but because of the specific nature of research protocols, not everyone is able to participate. A limited number of people meet the criteria and/or have the ability to make a commitment to a particular study. Through the commitment of relatively few volunteers, the knowledge gained from the studies and communicated to other centers ultimately benefits many people with SCI.

To be accepted in a research program, the potential volunteer must:

         •fit the criteria for a specific study

         •be invited to participate by the investigator

         •be able to commit the time and resources for the duration of the study

Depending on the study, the time commitment varies from a few hours to one year. Most Miami Project studies require the individual live in the Miami area during the study.

The Miami Project does not charge volunteers, nor do we provide compensation for participation in clinical trials. Expenses and arrangements for accommodations, meals, and medical care are the volunteer's responsibility during the study.

Interested in being considered?

To be considered for current and future Miami Project research studies, you may complete an Intake Form. Information from the Intake Form will be maintained in The Miami Project's database as a resource for Miami Project researchers.

To register in the Research Participant database:
Download: Research Participation Info Brochure
Download: Participant Intake form (Please follow directions below carefully!)   Instructions: Save the form to your computer, answer the questions (save your answers in the form), and return the completed form to mpinfo@med.miami.edu
Email us your name and full mailing address.  We will send the Intake Form by mail with the packet for information.