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Open science must include effective results dissemination to study participants
Ka Hin Tai1, Gérard Legoff2, Anne Le Louarn3
1Univ Rennes, Inserm, EHESP, Irset (Institut de recherche en santé, environnement et travail)-UMR_S 1085, Rennes, France.
Plos Medicine
|October 15, 2025
Summary
Disseminating research findings to study participants is crucial for realizing the full potential of open science principles. Sharing results enhances transparency and participant engagement.
Area of Science:
- * Open Science and Research Transparency
- * Participant Engagement in Research
Background:
- * Open science practices typically focus on publication and data sharing.
- * The importance of returning results to participants is often overlooked.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To emphasize the necessity of disseminating research findings to study participants.
- * To demonstrate how participant result dissemination maximizes open science benefits.
Main Methods:
- * Literature review on open science principles.
- * Analysis of case studies in participant result dissemination.
- * Synthesis of arguments for enhanced participant engagement.
Main Results:
- * Returning results to participants strengthens the open science framework.
- * Participant dissemination fosters trust and future research involvement.
- * It aligns with ethical research conduct and participant rights.
Conclusions:
- * Disseminating results to participants is integral to robust open science.
- * This practice amplifies research value and societal benefit.
- * Future open science initiatives should prioritize participant communication.
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