Walk into your first study conversation ready.
About Study Readiness Center
Know what to ask
Simple prep for your first study conversation.
Featured research types
Research type
Healthy Volunteer Research
Help researchers learn how things work in a general population.
Research type
Observational Research
Researchers watch and record over time. Nothing is assigned.
Research type
Interventional Research
Volunteers try an assigned activity or product so results can be compared.
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Prevention Research
Ways to lower the chance of a condition developing.
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Behavioral Research
Habits, sleep, and routines, often through surveys or sessions.
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Device Research
How a tool or wearable works in everyday use.
How it works
Four calm steps.
Get ready
Take the self-check and tick off the checklist.
Learn the basics
Read short guides on consent, visits, and your rights.
Reach out
Share general interests, and choose text tips if you like.
Decide freely
Any study team is independent. The choice is always yours.
An independent study readiness resource that helps people understand what exploring a clinical research study generally involves. We are not a research organization or healthcare provider.
No. We do not enroll, screen, or qualify anyone. Independent study programs run their own processes and make their own decisions.
No. Submitting the form does not create enrollment, eligibility, acceptance, or a guaranteed introduction. It simply shares your general interests with us.
No. Text messages are optional. You choose each message category separately, and you can reply STOP at any time to cancel.
No. Mobile opt-in data and SMS consent are never sold, shared, rented, or transferred to third parties for marketing or lead generation.
Please do not. We do not need or request health information. Any health questions belong in a conversation with your own healthcare provider and the independent study team.