Research Participation
Spectrum provides resources and tools to help Stanford research teams meet their participant engagement and retention goals, with a focus on engaging participants as partners in research.
Participating in Research at Stanford
Connect to Stanford’s Clinical Trials Directory and read our most frequently asked questions about participating in research at Stanford.
Participant Engagement Consultations
Our staff can assist you with all phases of the participant engagement process, including designing a plan, reviewing study ads and flyers, working with our cohort discovery tools, and connecting you with co-investigators at other institutions.
Tools for Cohort Selection
Stanford has developed informatics tools to help you identify and quantify potential participants listed in Stanford’s electronic medical records system. We’re also members of several collaborations where Stanford researchers can search for co-investigators and patient participants at other research institutions.
Engagement Tips and Resources
We’ve assembled a variety of ideas and resources for letting potential research participants know about your study.
Community Engagement and Outreach
Our staff can assist you with all phases of the participant recruitment process, including designing a plan, reviewing study ads and flyers, working with our cohort discovery tools, and connecting you with co-investigators at other institutions.
Additional Research Participation Resources
Need help getting started?
Email us at EngageParticipants@stanford.edu