we need your help
Submit your information to possibly participate in future research studies or clinical trials.
Why join the clinical research registry?
Research starts with people like you.
Join our research registry to be considered for future studies and contribute to research that impacts communities across Iowa and beyond.
If you are interested, please review the consent summary and questions.
Research Registry
What is the purpose of the registry?
The purpose of this registry is to collect and keep information from adults who may want to take part in research studies in the future. This includes adults:
- With certain dental or medical conditions
- and/or
- Without certain conditions, who may join studies as control participants
What does participation involve?
If you choose to participate:
- Your name will be added to the research registry
- You will be asked questions about your:
- Demographics and contact information
- Medical and dental conditions
- Opinions relevant to research participation
Except for your first and last name, email address and date of birth, you may skip any questions you prefer not to answer.
Completing the registry questions will take approximately 5 minutes. There is no compensation for participating in the registry.
Future research opportunities
If a future study appears to be a good match based on the information you provide, a member of the research team will contact you directly. They will explain the study and determine whether you are interested and eligible to participate.
Please note:
- You may or may not be contacted
- Participation in any specific study is not guaranteed
- Joining the registry does not require you to join any future studies
- Participation in any study is always your choice
Is the registry confidential?
The information you provide will be kept confidential and used only to contact you about potential future research studies.
Who can join the registry?
- Adults (ages 18 years and older) living with specific dental or medical conditions
- Healthy adults interested in serving as research participants or control subjects
If I register, do I have to participate in research?
Taking part in this registry is completely voluntary. If you do not wish to participate, you do not have to complete the registration.
Participation in future research opportunities is completely voluntary. If you are invited to take part in a study, you can choose whether or not to participate, and your level of involvement is always up to you.
What if I have questions?
We encourage you to ask questions. If you have any questions about the registry or a research study itself, please contact the research team at dentistry-research@uiowa.edu.
If you have questions about the rights of research subjects, please contact
The Human Subjects Office
105 Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
600 Newton Rd
Iowa City, IA 52242-1098
(319) 335-6564
irb@uiowa.edu