Human Subjects Research Issues

Guidelines and Training

• Human Subjects Research: Things to Consider
• Training in Human Subject Research 
• NIH Information on Informed Consent 
• The Elements of a Successful Informed Consent Training Video

Ethics

• Internet-based Research Interventions: Suggestions for Minimizing Risk
• MRI Research Safety and Ethics: Points to Consider (PDF file, 29 pages)
• Ethical Issues to Consider in Developing, Evaluating, and Conducting Research Post-Disaster

Privacy

• Guidance on Research Involving Coded Private Information or Biological Specimens 
• Privacy Protection for Research Subjects 

Recruitment

• NIMH Recruitment of Participants in Clinical Research Policy
• Research Involving Individuals with Questionable Capacity to Consent 
• Clinical Research Outreach Notebook  (PDF file, 162 pages)

Safety

• NIMH Policy Governing the Monitoring of Clinical Trials
• Issues to Consider in Intervention Research with Persons at High Risk for Suicidality
• MRI Research Safety and Ethics: Points to Consider (PDF file, 29 pages)