For Patients

Choosing to participate in research is an important personal decision.  Volunteering for research provides participants with opportunities to contribute to society, to the community, and to others who have health problems.    

The Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) has developed a brochure that is intended for people who are considering joining a research study, in English and Spanish, that can be accessed at these links:

OHRP Becoming a Research Volunteer: It's Your Decision

OHRP Ser Voluntario en Estudios Clinicos: Es Su Decision

University of South Florida Clinical Trials Matching Service

USF Health is closely aligned with several research sites and community affiliates to provide cutting-edge medicine in a variety of therapeutic areas.  Driven by expert clinicians and leading technology, these participating sites offer exceptional patient care that provides valuable medical insight for researchers and sponsors.  

USF Health has partnered with EmergingMed to offer personalized service that helps you find clinical trials that may be appropriate for your specific diagnosis, symptoms and treatment history.  Find Trials Now!

ClinicalTrials.gov Database

ClinicalTrials.gov provides patients, family members, and members of the public easy and free access to information on clinical studies for a wide range of diseases and conditions.

HIV Clinical Research Unit

The HIV Clinical Research Unit is operated by the USF Health Division of Infectious Disease & International Medicine at Hillsborough County Health Department.  Click here