When everyone participates in research, the results are more useful and can help more communities.

The Mayo Clinic Community Research Registry (MCCoRR) helps people from underserved, understudied, and underresourced communities gain access to appropriate research studies.

You may be eligible if you are 18 years of age or older, are able to read or write (or have an individual assist you), and have experienced any of the following:

• Live in a rural or remote area
• Have a disability
• Your age, background, language, culture, or life experiences affect how you get health care
• You have experienced financial hardship or limited access to education, job opportunities, or safe neighborhoods

Eligible participants will receive information about ongoing research by Mayo Clinic and can choose whether to participate in these studies.

Why should I join the Mayo Clinic Community Research Registry?

By joining, I can play an active role in improving health outcomes within my community. Participation allows me to be involved in research and learn firsthand about new treatments and discoveries that come from research findings.

How will joining the Mayo Clinic Community Research Registry benefit others?

By taking part in research, I help ensure that clinical trials better reflect our communities. My involvement can also encourage others to feel more comfortable talking about and considering participation in clinical trials.

What is expected of me if I join the registry?

Once enrolled, I’ll complete a 15-minute questionnaire and agree to be contacted about research opportunities that may be a good fit. We will use your questionnaire responses to identify studies at Mayo Clinic that you may qualify for. I will also receive compensation for the time spent completing the registry questionnaire. 

What types of information will I need to share?

To help identify studies that match me, the registry will collect information such as my demographic background, socioeconomic factors, and any chronic medical conditions.

What happens after a match is found for me?

A study coordinator will review the eligibility criteria and study details with me, and I can then decide whether or not I’d like to participate.

How will my registry information be protected?

My registry information will only be shared with authorized Mayo Clinic researchers and study staff, and it will be kept confidential.

What kinds of studies could I be matched to through the registry?

I may be matched to a variety of research opportunities, including clinical trials, questionnaires, focus groups, and online surveys, among others.

How will I receive information about a matched study?

Details about any study I’m matched with will be shared with me through email, patient portal, phone and/or mail. The way each study shares information may vary.

Are all studies conducted in person?

Not necessarily. Some studies may take place in person at Mayo Clinic, while others may be entirely virtual or include a combination of both.

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