Participants

An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a group of people who review research to make sure it is done safely, and that the expected benefits of the research balance out the risks to the participants.  

Do you have questions about the protections that are in place for you? About your rights as a participant? If so, you can find the answers to most of your general questions in the resources listed below: 

• Participant Bill of Rights  
• Why is my sensative information is used in research? 
• How is my information (data) shared in research?
• What is a focus group and why should I join one? 
• The American Health Lawyers Association’s free Guidebook for Clinical Trial Participants*

*Copyright © 2009 by the American Health Lawyers Association and reproduced for the benefit of and to promote the health of the community served by the distributing organization.

Questions or concerns? 

Do you have any concerns or questions about your rights as a research participant?  If so, you can contact us (864) 455-8997 or at IRB@PrismaHealth.org.