About
Engage is a gateway to clinical research throughout the University of Michigan. The purpose of Engage is to provide "one-stop shopping" for people who want to help medicine move forward by participating in clinical research. The site has several features such as a study database, public search tool, community information, as well as a secure Registry. The original study database feature allows study teams to post their clinical research trials for the public to view. The Registry is an additional feature that allows interested volunteers to enroll in a registry as well as be matched to potential studies so that researchers can contact them as a potential candidate. Resources are also posted so the public can learn about research.
The goal of our project "Envolve", is to evaluate the site in an effort to improve the navigation and usability of Engage. We aim to recommend a number of improvements that will enhance the effectiveness of Engage as a medium for informing and recruiting volunteers for further clinical research.