Joining the Future of Medicine
UT
Southwestern’s Research Participant Registry is a database that matches
volunteers (in good health or with a particular condition) with research
studies that need them.
Enrollment in the Registry is
completely voluntary. It simply informs UT Southwestern researchers of a
patient’s interest in research and allows them to access that patient’s
information if they have a study the patient might qualify for.
Volunteers
are imperative to the future of medicine and clinical research. Can we count
you in?
Current MyChart Users: Ready to
Enroll in Registry
Patients
who already use MyChart and would like to enroll in the Registry can follow these steps:
- Log in to MyChart
- Select Message Center
- Select Questionnaires
- Select Volunteer Research Participant
Registry and read the consent form. To join the Registry, select “I Agree.”
Registrants
will receive a confirmation message within 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, registrants
might hear from a researcher within a few weeks or months, or they might never
be matched with a study. Either way, they will receive newsletters and updates
from the Registry office. We appreciate patients’ enrollment in our Registry
and their contribution to the future of medicine.
Learn more in our Volunteer Research Participant Registry FAQ (PDF).
Sign Up for MyChart to Enroll in
Registry
MyChart is UT Southwestern’s electronic patient portal through which patients can
access their medical information and communicate with their health care
providers. The consent form to enroll in the Research Participant Registry is
housed in MyChart.
To sign
up for MyChart, patients can use the activation code they received from their UT
Southwestern doctor’s office and visit the MyChart sign-up page. Those who don’t have an activation code can call the MyChart Help Line at
214-648-8888. After enrolling in MyChart, follow the directions above to access
the Research Participant Registry consent form.
Find a Clinical Trial
After enrolling
in our Registry, or to explore current research studies before enrolling, visit StudyFinder.
Protecting Research
Participants
When conducting clinical trials, UT
Southwestern’s most important responsibility is to protect research volunteers through well-designed
protocols, a dedicated Institutional Review Board (IRB),
and a careful informed consent process.