What You Need to Know to Participate

Informed Consent for Participation in Research Study

Study Title: [Insert Study Title]
Principal Investigator(s): [Name(s) and Contact Information]
Sponsor/Funding Source (if applicable): [Insert Sponsor Name]
Study Location: [Insert Study Location]

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Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study is to [briefly explain the purpose in simple terms]. We aim to [state goals/objectives of the research].

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Procedures

If you agree to participate, you will be asked to:

1. [Describe activity, e.g., complete a survey, attend an interview, use an app, etc.]
2. [Include time commitment, e.g., sessions lasting 30 minutes each for 3 weeks].
3. [Mention data collection methods, e.g., audio recordings, questionnaires, biological samples].

Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time without penalty.

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Risks and Benefits

Potential Risks:

• [List any risks or discomforts, including emotional, physical, or privacy-related risks.]

Potential Benefits:

• [Describe benefits to participants or broader societal benefits.]

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Confidentiality

Your information will be kept confidential. Only authorized members of the research team will have access to your data. [Describe measures to protect data, e.g., secure storage, anonymization].
If findings are published, no personally identifying information will be included.

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Voluntary Participation

Your participation is completely voluntary. You may choose not to participate or withdraw from the study at any time without any consequences.

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Compensation (if applicable)

[Explain any compensation, reimbursement, or incentives for participation.]

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Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions about this study, you can contact [Principal Investigator] at [email address/phone number]. For questions about your rights as a participant, you may contact [Institutional Review Board contact information, if applicable].