INresearch.org

Abstract

The purpose of developing INresearch.org is to engage the public in research by giving them the opportunity to take a more proactive role in research while also allowing them to gain a better understanding of the types of research available through the universities and our clinical partners. Parents, legal guardians and caregivers have the ability to register themselves and/or their children or other dependent individuals. Users are also able to modify any of their personal information entered and/or the information about their dependents whenever it is convenient for them, making the amount of information shared by the individual completely customizable. Finally, users have the ability to remove themselves, and/or their constituents at any time and for any reason. INresearch.org allows the users to be connected to investigators by allowing investigators to contact volunteers about studies that are occurring locally. It is our hope that INresearch.org will be a valuable recruitment tool and help increase research participation for all institutions associated with the Indiana CTSI.