Our goal
It is our goal to protect the rights, welfare and safety of research subjects who participate in research. We are a University of Missouri committee that oversees the research activities that subjects participate in. Researchers are required to follow the rules of our committee to conduct research with humans.
Active research studies at MU
If you are interested in participating in a MU research study, please review the list of current studies that are seeking participants.
This list includes:
- active study titles
- a keyword search feature
- more details about each study including:
- purpose of the study
- summary of what you may be asked to do
- eligibility criteria
- contact information for the researcher
Do you have questions? Please contact us at 573-882-3181.
Researchers: Please contact the IRB with questions about making changes to your listing.
Deciding to participate in research
You have the right to know about the research in which you are being asked to participate.
It is required that you are given the necessary information about a research study to decide whether you want to participate. The process of giving you the information is called the informed consent process. This information will be explained to you by the researcher and will be included in an informed consent document so that you will be able to read over the information and consider whether it's a research study that is right for you.
You should not sign the consent document until you are comfortable that all your questions have been answered. You will be given a copy of the consent document so that you can refer to the information and contact the researcher if you have any additional questions throughout the study.
Participating in research is your choice. Even after you consent to participate in a study, you can withdraw your participation at any time and leave the study.
Learn more about participating in research and making informed decisions from the Office for Human Research Protections/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Questions to consider before you agree to participate in a research study.
- Why is the research being done?
- What will be done to me as part of the research?
- How will I benefit from the research?
- Could the research hurt me?
- What will the researcher do with my information?
- Will the research cost me anything?
- Who pays if I'm unexpectedly injured in the study?
- How long will the study last?
- What happens if I decide to leave the study early?
- Who should I call if I have a question about the research?
Human research volunteer informational videos
Watch “Research with Children: What Parents Need to Know” along with other informational videos.
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is a research study in human volunteers to answer specific health questions. Carefully conducted clinical trials are the fastest and safest way to find treatments that work in people and ways to improve health.
Learn more about clinical trials.
Search for a clinical trial for yourself, a family member or a friend.
Brochures
Download a brochure about being a research volunteer in English, in Spanish or if you are a veteran.
Questions/Comments/Concerns
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact us by phone at 573-882-3181 or e-mail muresearchirb@missouri.edu.