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Consent in
research
Dr Manori Gamage
University of Sri
Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka
Issues related to consenting process
1. Who is going to take it ?
2. Where is it going to happen ?
3. Who is going to give it ?
4. Need re consenting or not ?
5. Is it valid consent
Types of consent
Informed consent- An adult subject capable of
giving permission to participate in research
study.
Parental permission- when children or
minor involved in reseach parents must
give parental permission (less than 18
years)
Assent- willingness to participate in
research by a person who is too young to
give informed consent but old enough to
understand the purpose of research (12
–up to 18 years
Proxy consent- consent given by LAR when the
subject is not competent to give consent.
Verbal consent- ?
Informed consent?
Voluntary agreement to participate in
research
It is not a form but it is a process.
Essential before enrolling for
diagnostic, therapeutic, interventional,
social, and behavioral research.
Why it is important
It is the process which respects
AUTONOMY of the subject.
Steps involved
 “Sufficient” information given
-What would an average participant need to
know
- What would this particular subject needs to
know
 Sufficient time given
To decide on voluntary participation
What are essential elements needed on an information
sheet?
1. Purpose of the research
2. Procedure involved in research
3. Possible risks associated
4. Possible benefits associated
5. Length of time expected to participate
6. Person to contact for queries, in an event of research
related injury or an emergency.
7. Alternative to participation
8. Statement indicating participation is voluntary and
subjects right to withdraw
In addition to the , above depending on certain
projects some other elements needed to be
added.
1. Incentives/payments if applicable
2. Additional cost if subject has to bare
3. Probability of random assignment
Assent- Minor’s affirmative agreement to
participate in research. (12-18 years)
Elements of an assent sheet
Same as for informed consent all the relevant
information should be given but in a more
simpler and more understandable language.
Proxy Consent –A person may consent on
behalf of another who lacks decision making
capacity , to participate in research is referred as
a “proxy” or “surrogate”
Given by a LAR
Who can be the legally authorized
representative (LAR)
Depends on the country or area of the country .
In Sri Lanka ?????
Ex : In USA
Parent /parents of a subject who is a minor
The legal guardian
The spouse
An adult child of the prospective subject……etc
Thank You

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Consent in research

  • 1. Issues related to Consent in research Dr Manori Gamage University of Sri Jayewardenepura Sri Lanka
  • 2. Issues related to consenting process 1. Who is going to take it ? 2. Where is it going to happen ? 3. Who is going to give it ? 4. Need re consenting or not ? 5. Is it valid consent
  • 3. Types of consent Informed consent- An adult subject capable of giving permission to participate in research study.
  • 4. Parental permission- when children or minor involved in reseach parents must give parental permission (less than 18 years) Assent- willingness to participate in research by a person who is too young to give informed consent but old enough to understand the purpose of research (12 –up to 18 years
  • 5. Proxy consent- consent given by LAR when the subject is not competent to give consent. Verbal consent- ?
  • 6. Informed consent? Voluntary agreement to participate in research It is not a form but it is a process. Essential before enrolling for diagnostic, therapeutic, interventional, social, and behavioral research.
  • 7. Why it is important It is the process which respects AUTONOMY of the subject.
  • 8. Steps involved  “Sufficient” information given -What would an average participant need to know - What would this particular subject needs to know  Sufficient time given To decide on voluntary participation
  • 9. What are essential elements needed on an information sheet? 1. Purpose of the research 2. Procedure involved in research 3. Possible risks associated 4. Possible benefits associated 5. Length of time expected to participate 6. Person to contact for queries, in an event of research related injury or an emergency. 7. Alternative to participation 8. Statement indicating participation is voluntary and subjects right to withdraw
  • 10. In addition to the , above depending on certain projects some other elements needed to be added. 1. Incentives/payments if applicable 2. Additional cost if subject has to bare 3. Probability of random assignment
  • 11. Assent- Minor’s affirmative agreement to participate in research. (12-18 years) Elements of an assent sheet Same as for informed consent all the relevant information should be given but in a more simpler and more understandable language.
  • 12. Proxy Consent –A person may consent on behalf of another who lacks decision making capacity , to participate in research is referred as a “proxy” or “surrogate” Given by a LAR Who can be the legally authorized representative (LAR) Depends on the country or area of the country . In Sri Lanka ?????
  • 13. Ex : In USA Parent /parents of a subject who is a minor The legal guardian The spouse An adult child of the prospective subject……etc

Editor's Notes

  1. LAR=an individual or judicial or other body authorized under applicable law to consent on behalf of a prospective subject to the subjecte;s participation in procedure(s) involved in research.