RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Reporting Actionable Research Results: Shared Secrets Can Save Lives JF Science Translational Medicine FD American Association for the Advancement of Science SP 143cm8 OP 143cm8 DO 10.1126/scitranslmed.3003958 VO 4 IS 143 A1 Hunter, Lawrence E. A1 Hopfer, Christian A1 Terry, Sharon F. A1 Coors, Marilyn E. YR 2012 UL http://stm.sciencemag.org/content/4/143/143cm8.abstract AB In this Commentary, we describe a cryptographic method for returning research results to individuals who participate in clinical studies. Controlled use of this method, which relaxes the typical anonymization guarantee, can ensure that clinically actionable results reach participants while also addressing most privacy concerns.