Participating in Research and Information for the Public
Interested in Participating in a research study?
Before you decide to take part in a research study, you should discuss the study with the study doctor, your regular doctor, and your family and friends. The information on this page may help you in making your decision. You can also use our "What should I know" form to help you.
Concerns or Complaints about a Current UNM study?
If you have questions, concerns or complaints regarding a human research study at the University of New Mexico, please contact us through one of the following:
- Call the Human Research Protections Office at 272-1129 (ask for the Program Director, or HRRC Executive Chair)
- Send a letter or memo to the Human Research Review Committee at 1 University of New Mexico; MSC - 08-4560; Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
- Send an E-mail to the Program Director.
- Contact the HSC Compliance Hotline at 1-888-899-6092 (Calls can be made anonymously)
Education about Research for Potential Participants
- Get Research Smart - A web site that provides basic information to potential research subjects to assist them in making decisions about whether to participate in research studies.
- Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups - Has abundant education about cancer clinical trials
- Entering a Clinical Trial: Is it Right for You - An excellent and honest, 20 minute video. There are 3 ways to access the the video. Download from the website (can take from 30 minutes or more to download depending on your internet speed); Order a DVD copy of the video; Make an appointment to view it at the HRRC Office.
- CISCRP - the Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation. A non-profit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public about clinical research participation
- Understanding Clinical Trials - What does each Phase entail? - A great explanation from the Cancer Research UK Organization on the different phases of a clinical trial.
- The Society for Women's Health Research - The nation's only non-profit organization aimed at improving the health of all women through research, education, and advocacy.
- Understanding the Child Assent Process - The National Cancer Institute has guides and information on child assent process.
Current Research At UNM
Our office does not keep track of studies looking for volunteers, but the following links can help you find what you are looking for.
- UNM researchers post clinical trial and other patient studies
- UNM Cancer Research Treatment Center listing of current Cancer Research
- UNM General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) - Scroll to the bottom of their web page to find the link to current studies