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The Public Hub provides a publicly accessible website for your study, allowing potential participants and the general public to learn about your research.

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What is the Public Hub?

A public webpage that displays:
  • Study title and description
  • Objectives and purpose
  • Eligibility information
  • Participating sites
  • Contact information

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Enabling the Public Hub

1

Navigate to Settings

Go to Study Settings > Public Features.
2

Enable Hub

Toggle “Public Information Hub” to enabled.
3

Configure Pages

Set up the study and participant information pages.
4

Publish

Make the hub live.

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Content Pages

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Study Information Page

Main study overview:
SectionContent
TitleStudy name
DescriptionPlain-language overview
PurposeWhy the study matters
DesignHow the study works
EligibilityWho can participate

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Participant Information Page

Detailed information for potential participants:
SectionContent
What to ExpectParticipant experience
Time CommitmentDuration and visits
Benefits/RisksWhat participants should know
CompensationIf applicable

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Configuring Content

1

Open Page Editor

Navigate to Public Hub > Pages.
2

Edit Sections

Add and modify content sections.
3

Preview

Review how the page will appear.
4

Save and Publish

Save changes and publish updates.
Write in plain language at approximately 8th-grade reading level for maximum accessibility.

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Site Listings

Optionally display participating sites:
InformationDisplay Options
Site NameAlways if listed
LocationCity, region
ContactPhone, email
StatusRecruiting, not recruiting

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Site Visibility

Sites control their own visibility:
  • Opt-in to public listing
  • Choose what contact info to display
  • Update recruitment status

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Documents

Share documents publicly:
Document TypePurpose
Lay SummaryPlain-language overview
InfographicVisual study summary
Recruitment FlyerShareable materials

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Uploading Documents

1

Navigate to Documents

Go to Public Hub > Documents.
2

Upload

Click upload and select file.
3

Add Details

Provide title and description.
4

Publish

Make document visible.

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URL and Sharing

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Hub URL

Your hub has a unique URL based on study identifier:
  • Share in recruitment materials
  • Include in advertisements
  • Generate QR codes

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Sharing Options

MethodBest For
Direct LinkEmail, websites
QR CodePrint materials
EmbeddedPartner websites

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Analytics

Track hub engagement:
MetricInsight
Page ViewsOverall interest
Site ClicksSite-level interest
Document DownloadsContent engagement
Registration StartsConversion to interest

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Best Practices

Avoid medical jargon; use clear, simple language.
Update recruitment status and information regularly.
Ensure content matches IRB-approved materials.
Provide various ways for people to reach out.

Participant Portal

Self-registration for participants.

Public Info Hub (Study Design)

Study design configuration.