Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics: An International Journal, Vol. 16, No. 1/2 (February-April 2021), pp. 78-88 (10 pages) HIV cure research carries serious risks and negligible ...

Canadian researchers have published new guidelines intended to make consent forms used in clinical research easier for patients to understand. The guidelines describe 75 core elements for consent ...

A team of Northwestern Medicine investigators recently began developing a library of visual icons to support research participant comprehension of informed consent forms.

The goal of the informed consent process is to ensure that the research participant is treated with respect and human dignity. This is achieved by safeguarding and advocating for the participant's ...

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.

It can be a rewarding experience to participate in research studies that offer many potential personal, medical, and financial benefits. However, if you are new to or are not entirely familiar with ...

Health data’s potential can be vertigo-inducing, with seemingly limitless insights available to be mined from data sets old and new. The risks, too, can turn the stomach: faulty and biased algorithms; ...

The principle of respect for persons demands that participants enter the research voluntarily and with adequate information. When deceptive methodologies are used, participants are given incomplete or ...

(Vienna, August 9, 2022, 10:10 a.m. CEST)— Informed consent forms are overwhelming for patients. They are written at a level that is too high for most patients, thus possibly impeding real informed ...

Clinical research requires paperwork to obtain participants’ consent. However, clinical trial participants do not care for paper consent forms because they are tedious and confusing. Electronic ...