If a participant is 'not anonymous' or 'non-anonymous', their identity is revealed in the documentation provided. Use of 'anonymous' in this section refers to a participant’s identity not being disclosed to Accounts Payable when processing a participant payment. Investigators must not deviate from the amount, type, or timing of compensation without amending their protocol and securing IRB approval. In some cases, payments are made to the parents or legal guardians of the participants. Compensation can be in the form of money, certificates, products, or other incentives. The IRB reviews both the amount of payment and the proposed method and timing of disbursement to assure that they are neither coercive nor present undue influence. The amount and schedule of all participant payments must be presented to the UCI Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the time of initial review. It could also be considered a recruitment incentive. Payment for participation in studies is not considered a benefit, it is compensation for time, effort and for study-related expenses. It is not uncommon for human research subjects (participants) to be paid for their participation in research.
Internal Billing Letter of Agreement (LOA).Financial Schedules for all UC Campuses.Information provided by Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).Ĭlinical trials information for patients and caregivers published by National Cancer Institute. Information provided by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), U.S. Questions to Ask Before Participating in a Research Study Department of Health and Human Services.īecoming a Research Volunteer: It’s your decision (Spanish Version) UT Participants Brochure (Spanish Version)īecoming a Research Volunteer: It’s your decision (English Version)īrochure created by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), U.S. UT Participants Brochure (English Version)īrochure for human subjects participants. Not sure which way is left? We’ll help point you in the right direction. Help protect oneself by knowing researchers’ obligations. Information for potential subject pool students. Department of Health and Human Servicesįrequently asked questions and answers for human subjects participants.Ī listing of research contacts used by the UT community.Įver wonder what your rights are as a research participant? Look no further! KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! Information about research and research participation provided by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), U.S.
Box 7426, Mail Code A3200, Austin, TX 78713.Īdditional contact information is available on our contacts page. As an alternative method of contact, an email may be sent to a letter sent to IRB Administrator, P.O. Anonymity, if desired, will be protected to the extent possible.
If you would like to obtain information about a research study, or if you have questions, concerns, complaints or wish to discuss problems or your rights as a research subject with someone unaffiliated with the study, contact the IRB Office at 51. You may contact the researcher with questions at any time before, during or after the study. The researcher conducting the study should provide you with answers to specific questions about the study. It is important to consider the level of risk and compare it to any benefits when deciding whether or not to participate in human subjects research. The level of risk involved in a study depends upon its design, methodology, subject matter, and intervention or interaction with human subjects. Some of the research involves kinesthetic, physiological, or psychological experiments. Typically, participants respond in person, by phone, email or regular mail. Frequently, participation requires filling out a survey, responding to service or opinion questionnaires, or being interviewed. In addition, our research includes both national and international participants. Generally, students, staff and faculty across campus, and members of the surrounding Austin and Central Texas community may be asked at one time or another to participate in research currently taking place at the University of Texas at Austin. Thank you for your interest in our research. We hope this website will answer any questions you may have. Your decision whether or not to participate will not affect your current or future relations with The University of Texas at Austin. Your participation is voluntary and you may choose not to participate or to discontinue participation at any time. Study participants are an integral piece of all successful human subjects research and The University of Texas at Austin recognizes the importance of your decision whether or not to participate in a research study.