Example: Consent Form for [Insert Research Participant Group]
This is an example of an informed consent form for a research study. The statements provided on this form are
not exhaustive. You may need to amend the statements or add statements according to your research study.
Title of Study: ______________________________________________________________________
For research involving the NHS:
IRAS ID: _______________
Participant ID: _______________
Thank you for your interest in taking part in this research. Please complete this form after you have read the
Information Sheet and/or listened to an explanation about the research study. You will be given a copy of this
Consent Form.
Please initial box to confirm consent
1.1. I confirm that I have read the information sheet dated [insert date] (version [insert
version]) for the above study, I have had the opportunity to consider the information, ask
questions and I have had any questions answered satisfactorily.
2.2. I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time
without giving any reason, [without my medical care or legal rights being affected]. I
understand that if I decide to withdraw, any data that I have provided up to that point
will be [specify whether data will be omitted or included].
3.3. I consent to the processing of my personal information [specify what personal
information will be collected] for the purposes of this research study, as described in the
information sheet dated [insert date] (version [insert version]).
4.4. I consent to my [anonymised/pseudonymised] research data being stored and used by
others for future research.
5.5. I understand that my research data may be published as a report.
6.6. (If appropriate) I consent to the retention of my personal information [specify what
personal information will be collected] for X weeks, for the purpose of being re-
contacted.
7.7. (If appropriate) I understand that my research data may be looked at by individuals from
[insert company/organisation/institution name(s)], where it is relevant to my taking part
in this research.
8.8. (If appropriate) I consent to being [audio and/or video] recorded and understand that the
recordings will be [specify storage procedure: destroyed within X weeks after the data has
been collected / destroyed immediately after transcription and/or stored anonymously on
password-protected software and used for research purposes only]. (If appropriate) I
understand that being audio and/or video recorded is optional and therefore not
necessary for my participation in this research.
9. I agree to take part in this research project.
Participant
______________ ______________ ________
Name of participant Signature Date
Researcher
______________ ______________ ________
Name of researcher Signature Date
Consent Form Version XX / Date XX/XX/XXXX
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