Observational Study

You are being invited to participate in a research study. This study involves observation and data collection only - there are no experimental treatments or procedures.

Please read this form carefully. Feel free to ask questions before deciding whether to participate.

The purpose of this study is to [STUDY_PURPOSE].

We hope to learn [EXPECTED_OUTCOMES]. This information may help [POTENTIAL_BENEFITS_TO_SCIENCE].

If you agree to participate, you will be asked to:

• Complete questionnaires about [TOPICS]
• [OTHER_ACTIVITIES]

This will take approximately [TIME_COMMITMENT]. You can complete the questionnaires [LOCATION/METHOD].

This study involves minimal risk. Possible risks include:

• Discomfort when answering personal questions
• Time required to complete questionnaires
• [OTHER_MINIMAL_RISKS]

You may skip any questions you do not wish to answer.

There are no direct benefits to you for participating. Your participation will contribute to research that may benefit others in the future.

Your responses will be kept confidential. Your data will be:

• Stored securely with encryption
• Identified only by a coded participant number
• Accessible only to authorized research staff
• Never sold or shared for commercial purposes

Your name will not appear in any reports or publications from this study.

Your participation is voluntary. You may:

• Choose not to participate
• Skip questions you do not want to answer
• Withdraw at any time without penalty

Withdrawing will not affect any services you receive.

For questions about this study: [RESEARCHER_NAME] [RESEARCHER_CONTACT]

For questions about your rights as a participant: [IRB_CONTACT]