Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-19706
NIH Request for Information on Policy for Sharing Summary Level Study Results with Clinical Research Participants
Buyer
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
Posted
September 25, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
2026-19706
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking public input on a proposed policy for sharing summary level study results with clinical research participants. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Scope: - Applies to all NIH-supported clinical research, including clinical trials and intramural research - Covers all funding mechanisms and levels - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a request for information on policy - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Researchers must share summary level study results in plain language with participants - Timelines for reporting: one year after primary completion for clinical trials; by end of performance period for other research - Annual status updates required for intramural studies - Exceptions allowed for justified cases - Enforcement actions for noncompliance - NIH requests input from researchers, participants, clinicians, professional organizations, and the public - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a policy solicitation - The NIH aims to promote transparency, respectful partnerships, and minimize administrative burden through this policy.
Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking public input on a proposed policy requiring the sharing of summary level study results with clinical research participants. The policy aims to promote transparency and respectful partnerships by ensuring participants receive understandable summaries of study outcomes. It applies to all NIH-supported clinical research, including clinical trials and intramural research, and sets timelines for sharing results. Compliance will be enforced through terms and conditions of awards, with potential enforcement actions for noncompliance.