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Be the Breakthrough
By joining a research study, you could be part of the next medical breakthrough that changes everything. As a research participant, you could access new and innovative therapies that may not be available otherwise, help advance medical knowledge and benefit future generations, receive expert care and support from our experienced, compassionate team and earn compensation for your time and travel expenses.
The AdventHealth Research Institute strives to expedite groundbreaking and globally recognized whole-person health care research. Our studies leverage the scale and diversity of our population to improve the health and wholeness of our communities.
Thank You!
Thank you for taking the next step toward becoming a study volunteer. We’ll reach out with research studies that might interest you.
What is a research study?
A research study is an organized activity to learn more about a problem or answer questions. Many different kinds of studies are conducted. For example, a study may test if a product, such as a drug or equipment, is safe and effective. A study may be done to find out what education practices work best. A study may use a survey or an interview to understand needs, problems or feelings people have about an important topic. A study may be done to determine the best way to treat or prevent an illness.
Why volunteer for a study?
There are many reasons to take part in research. You may want to:
- Help scientists find out more about how the human body and mind work
- Help other people or honor a loved one
- Help find a cure for a specific illness
If you decide to participate in a research study, you do so as a volunteer. That means you decide whether or not you will take part. If you choose to do so, you have many important rights.
Are there benefits to being in a research study?
There may or may not be a direct benefit to you if you participate in a research study. If you’re managing a condition, you may get better as a result of your taking part in the study, you may stay the same, or you may even get worse. No one can predict the outcome of a research study or how it might affect you. The study may not help you personally, but your taking part may result in information that helps others in the future.
Are there risks or side effects in a research study?
Sometimes research procedures may cause discomfort and side effects. The questions being asked could make you uncomfortable. The risks and side effects of the research may not be known completely when you start the study. The research staff will discuss with you known possible risks so you can decide if you want to volunteer. If you do volunteer, the research staff will tell you about any new risks that they learn about during the study for as long as you take part in the study.
How am I protected?
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) promotes research excellence by offering accreditation to organizations that commit to high standards for research ethics and safety. Our AAHRPP accreditation provides an added assurance of quality for research participants and partners. As an AAHRPP-accredited organization, we build protections for research participants into every study we conduct. In addition to complying with government regulations for research involving people, we go a step above and beyond by meeting all AAHRPP accreditation requirements, which are considered the worldwide gold standard.
We value research participants and put your well-being first. For more information, visit www.AAHRPP.org.
What is an IRB?
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a group of people such as scientists, non-scientists, and people from the local community who ensure that human research is ethical.
The IRB serves to protect your rights and your welfare before and during the research study. For example, the IRB makes sure that any risks in the research study are as small as possible. The IRB does not make a decision for you. The IRB decides, when approving research studies, that it is reasonable to ask people whether they want to be involved in it. The IRB also reviews each study while it is going on to make sure volunteers are protected.
Will I be compensated?
Compensation may be available for participants who qualify, but this varies by study and can be confirmed with your study team.
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Learn More About Featured Studies
The AdventHealth Research Institute conducts hundreds of clinical trials and studies each year to improve health care and find cures for a wide range of diseases. These two exciting studies are currently enrolling.
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DAVOS Alzheimer’s Collaborative Study
The first of its kind in the U.S., this study goes beyond a memory test and seeks to improve early detection and delay mental decline in millions of people worldwide. If you’re 65 or older and have not been diagnosed with dementia, you may qualify to be part of the groundbreaking study.
MoTrPAC: Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium
This study aims to understand the molecular changes that occur due to physical activity. Over 12 weeks, our study participants will follow various training regimens. The hypothesis is that there are discoverable molecular transducers that communicate and coordinate the effects of exercise on cells, tissues and organs, which may ultimately create health benefits.
Research Participants’ Frequently Asked Questions
We hope these FAQs answer some of the questions you might have about joining a research study.
Specialized Research Teams
- Cancer
- Heart, Lung & Vascular
- Critical Care
- Diabetes
- Digestive Health
- Exercise
- Genomics
- Healthy Aging
- Infectious Disease
- Metabolism and Obesity
- Neuroscience and Brain Health
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacy/Investigational Drugs
- Translational Research
- Transplant
- Whole-Person Care
Our research is primarily conducted through our dedicated and sub-specialized research teams who have a focus in various therapeutics areas including:
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Our research participants safely participate in studies that improve the lives of people in our community and around the world. Join today and we’ll connect you with enrolling studies that match your interests. Thank you for being part of the breakthrough.
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The AdventHealth Research Institute conducts hundreds of clinical trials and medical research studies each year to improve health care and find cures for a wide range of diseases.
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How and Why to Become a
Research Study Participant
When you join a medical research study, you could be part of a breakthrough that changes everything. Watch a quick overview of our study process to see what to expect and discover some potential benefits of taking part in research at the AdventHealth Research Institute.
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