When children are involved in a research activity, it is necessary to obtain their ... For adolescents between the ages of 15 and 17, the assent form should closely follow the consent form used for ...

We hypothesized that text provided by IRBs in informed-consent forms falls short of the IRBs' own readability standards and that readability is influenced by the level of research activity ...

Informed consent is more than just a form; it is a process that actively involves the participant. It is an "ongoing exchange of information between the investigator and [participant]" per the OHRP.

A lot has been written about ensuring that the language of informed consent forms is at a level that is easily understandable, and for good reason. The Food and Drug Administration requires all ...

REUTERS/Matias Baglietto State education officials on Tuesday barred administrators from requiring COVID-19 testing consent forms for kids to participate in any school-related activity.

Whether it’s soccer practice, a school field trip, or a visit to the doctor, parents in Racine are being asked to sign more ...