Basic Clinical Trial
Standard informed consent for interventional clinical trials. Includes all FDA-required elements per 21 CFR 50.25.
Consent Form Sections
This template includes 10 sections covering all required elements
Introduction
You are being invited to participate in a research study. This consent form provides information about the study to help you decide whether to participate. Please read this form carefully and ask any questions you may have before agreeing to take part.
Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate or withdraw at any time without any penalty or loss of benefits.
Purpose of the Study
[STUDY_NAME] is being conducted to [STUDY_PURPOSE].
This research is being sponsored by [SPONSOR]. Approximately [TARGET_ENROLLMENT] participants will be enrolled in this study at [NUMBER_OF_SITES] research site(s).
Study Procedures
If you agree to participate, you will be asked to complete the following:
- [PROCEDURE_1]
- [PROCEDURE_2]
- [PROCEDURE_3]
Your participation will last approximately [DURATION]. During this time, you will be asked to [FREQUENCY_DESCRIPTION].
Risks and Discomforts
The following risks may be associated with participation in this study:
- [RISK_1]
- [RISK_2]
- [RISK_3]
There may be other risks that are currently unknown. If any new risks are discovered during the study, you will be informed.
Benefits
[DIRECT_BENEFITS_IF_ANY]
There may be no direct benefit to you from participating in this research. However, your participation may help advance scientific understanding of [THERAPEUTIC_AREA] and may benefit others in the future.
Alternatives to Participation
You do not have to participate in this research study. If you choose not to participate, your regular medical care will not be affected.
[ALTERNATIVE_TREATMENTS_IF_APPLICABLE]
Confidentiality
Your study records will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. Your information may be shared with:
- The study sponsor and their representatives
- Regulatory agencies (such as the FDA)
- The Institutional Review Board (IRB) that approved this study
- Research staff involved in this study
Your name will not appear in any publication resulting from this study. You will be identified only by a coded participant number.
Compensation and Costs
[COMPENSATION_DETAILS_IF_ANY]
There will be no cost to you for participating in this study. [OR: You may be responsible for the following costs: ...]
In the event of a research-related injury, [INJURY_TREATMENT_POLICY].
Voluntary Participation and Withdrawal
Your participation is completely voluntary. You may choose not to participate or withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled.
If you withdraw, the data collected before your withdrawal may still be used unless you request otherwise. Withdrawing will not affect your current or future medical care.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this study, contact:
Principal Investigator: [PI_NAME] Phone: [PI_PHONE] Email: [PI_EMAIL]
For questions about your rights as a research participant, or to report a concern or complaint, contact:
Institutional Review Board: [IRB_NAME] Phone: [IRB_PHONE] Email: [IRB_EMAIL]
Regulatory Compliance
- Includes all FDA-required elements per 21 CFR 50.25
- Complies with ICH-GCP E6(R2) guidelines
- Written at appropriate reading level (8th grade or below)
- Customizable for your study-specific requirements
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