The compliance date for Final Revisions to the Common Rule was January 21, 2019. Per these changes, a "Key Elements" section and a rearrangement of content are required on consent forms. For guidance, see our revised templates posted below & Final Revisions to the Common Rule Reference Page.
For additional guidance on the requirements for consenting participants in research, Ferris IRB's consent templates, and the consent section of the IRB application see our Educational Video Session: Consent Process & Requirements
Consent Templates
Revised Common Rule - General Consent Template
Revised Rule Consent Waiver Template: Survey
Consent Waivers
There are two types of waivers of consent:
- Waiver of consent documentation, in which the researcher requests to waive (not collect) the signature of participants.
- Waiver of consent elements, in which the researcher requests to waive/alter certain elements of the consent form (requests to leave specific information out of the consent form). This is typically used for deception research and the requirements to meet these standards are high.
Children in Research
In cases where children/minors are involved in research, assent must be offered in addition to the legal consent from a parent and/or guardian. Include an assent line for child/minor signature and allow children capable to offer their assent to participate in research. Assent applies for ALL type of research projects that involve minors (biomedical, social behavioral, etc.).
Supplemental Forms
- Interpreter/Transcriptionist Privacy Form: Used when involving outside individuals to ensure confidentiality of data collection
- PHI Authorization Form: allows a covered entity to use or disclose individual's protected health information (PHI) for research purposes