The expansion of these services aims to streamline the research process by connecting investigators with specific study sites, team members, and diverse participant pools.
By utilizing a mix of digital and traditional outreach, the hub seeks to bridge the gap between laboratory hypothesis and real-world application.
According to the Clinical Research Hub, the initiative provides comprehensive consultations designed to meet specific study recruitment needs. These consultations cover a wide range of methodologies, from digital engagement to direct human interaction.
Researchers can use several distinct channels to build their participant cohorts. The hub assists with the implementation of various outreach models, including:
- Recruitment registries: Utilizing both local and national databases to find specific demographics.
- Passive recruitment: Managing the placement of physical materials, such as posted flyers, in relevant locations.
- Face-to-face recruitment: Coordinating presence at community events like health fairs or within specific clinical settings.
- Medical research networks: Tapping into established professional and institutional connections.
- Social media engagement: Targeted outreach through platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
- Institutional partnerships: Accessing recruitment options specific to Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH).
The strategy relies on the premise that effective research requires engagement within both medical settings and the broader community. To facilitate this, the hub works alongside FSU Health Community Engagement to help researchers identify clinical and community partners and collaborators.
As the institutional liaison for ResearchMatch, the Clinical Research Hub provides access to a nationwide database launched by Vanderbilt University. This tool contains tens of thousands of volunteers across the United States who have expressed interest in participating in health-related research.
FSU researchers utilize two distinct levels of access within the ResearchMatch system to manage their workflows:
| Access Type | Functionality and Use Case |
|---|---|
| Feasibility Access | Allows researchers to view aggregate data of potential volunteers, which assists in cohort determination. |
| Recruitment Access | Permits researchers with IRB-approved protocols to search for and directly contact specific study volunteers. |
When using recruitment access, researchers apply specific study criteria—including geographic, demographic, health condition, and medication filters—to generate a de-identified group of volunteers that “match” the requirements of the study.
To access these services, investigators are directed to submit a research support request through FSU Health Research Connections. The process requires selecting “Clinical Research” from the menu, followed by either “Coordinator Services” or “Recruitment Assistance” depending on the specific need.
For those focused on expanding their collaborative reach, a separate pathway exists within the same system. Researchers seeking assistance with partnership building should select "Clinical & Health Partnerships" in the Clinical Research section.
Researchers can find specific workflows for ResearchMatch through the hub’s dedicated digital resources.
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