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ConsentTools

ConsentTools helps clinical research professionals understand and adopt three evidence-informed practices for informed consent in clinical trials. These practices assess and improve participant understanding of clinical trial information, and assist professionals in appointing legally authorized representatives (LARs) when necessary.

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You can explore the toolkit by topic below, or complete a text-based learning module on all three topics:

You can also learn about eConsent which involves using electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet, phone) to obtain consent from a potential participant or legally authorized representative. Here, you can learn the difference between Researcher Assisted eConsent and Self-Administered eConsent Without Research Personnel, and ideas to keep in mind while creating an eConsent form.

ConsentTools is supported by the Bioethics Research Center at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. It was developed as part of a research study funded by the National Institute on Aging [1 R01 AG058254-01; PI James DuBois]. The aim of the study was to help clinical research professionals understand and adopt three evidence-informed practices for consent in clinical trials.

Julie Johnson, PharmD, is the Director and Principal Investigator at The Ohio State University Clinical and Translational Science Institute.