What You Need to Know to Participate
This document provides information to help you decide whether to join this research study. It is important you understand the responsibilities, risks and benefits of participating.
Summary Information to Help you Decide Whether to Join this Study
Study Title | Repeating Task — Email Issue |
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Study Author | Challenge Author |
Sponsor | This study is made possible by your payment to join. |
Cost of Products, Services & Information to Participant | $0 |
Included Products & Services | |
Outcome Measures | Sense of Agency Scale |
Contact | help@efforia.com |
Introduction & Summary
Welcome to the Efforia platform! We invite you to participate in our research study, "Repeating Task — Email Issue," made possible by your support. This document will help you decide whether to join. It explains the study's purpose, benefits, and risks. Participation is voluntary, and you can leave the study at any time without penalty. If you have questions, please ask before deciding to join.
Purpose of the Study
This study aims to understand behaviors and experiences related to repeating tasks in the context of email usage. We use the Sense of Agency Scale, a measure that helps understand a participant's feeling of control over their actions and its effects. This research could benefit scientific knowledge by providing insights into task management and cognitive processes involved in repetitive tasks.
What You Will Do as Part of this Study
While participating in this research study, you will need to:
- Be willing and able to follow the study directions and procedures
- Tell Efforia about any side effects or problems by communicating with help@efforia.com or online chat.
- Ask questions as you think of them, via help@efforia.com or online chat.
- Inform Efforia if you change your mind about staying in the study. You may leave the study at any time by communicating with help@efforia.com or chat.
Participants in the study are required to follow a structured schedule that outlines their responsibilities and tasks. The study will span over a specified timeline, during which participants must adhere to all scheduled activities and measurements to ensure the integrity of the research.
The treatment activities are detailed and require participants to engage in specific tasks as outlined by the study protocol. These activities include regular engagement with the prescribed treatment regimen, which may involve taking medication, attending therapy sessions, or performing specific exercises. The frequency of these activities is predetermined and must be followed without deviation to maintain consistency in the study's results.
Measurements will be conducted at regular intervals to assess the progress and effectiveness of the treatment. These may include physical assessments, questionnaires, or other forms of evaluation as necessary. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled measurement sessions and provide accurate information during these evaluations.
Adhering to the timeline is crucial for the success of the study. Participants must commit to the schedule and complete all tasks and measurements as outlined. This meticulous adherence ensures the reliability of the data collected and contributes to the overall success of the research.
The Risks, Discomforts & Benefits of Being in this Study
There are some unique risks, discomforts, and potential benefits of being in this study that you should understand.
Consider your Own Risk-Benefit Comfort Level
It is important to weigh the risks and benefits of participation. We are placing more responsibility on you to make the right choice than in a traditionally sponsored trial. It is possible that not all risks and benefits are currently known. Participants have the responsibility to consult with their healthcare providers and conduct further research before enrolling in the study.
Personal and Overall Findings
Efforia will provide you with both personal outcomes and overall findings. These findings will be made available at various data collection points in your experience in the study or as they are discovered. The results may impact your interest and willingness to be involved. Remember, your participation is voluntary, and you may exit at any time by emailing help@efforia.com.
Possible Benefits of Participation
No Benefit: A key risk to all studies is that there is no benefit, and that participants receive no benefit from the proposed intervention or treatment, despite the financial payment the participant has made..There is a possibility that there will be no measurable benefit to you, other than seeing reports that the intervention or treatment had no measurable impact.
Possible Serious Adverse Events & Side Effects
Introduction and Summary of Known Risks
The safety profile for the treatment identified as "Task – 1" remains largely undefined due to the absence of detailed descriptions and ingredient information. As such, the following summary discusses potential risks based on general considerations associated with treatments that lack comprehensive safety data.
The following is a summary of known risks. However, research is limited, and there may be risks not covered by this document, risks that are currently unknown or unforeseen. Please consider these risks carefully, do your own research, and talk to a professional who knows you well and has expertise in this area, like your personal physician.
In the Case of an Adverse Event
If you experience any adverse reactions or symptoms that you believe may be related to "Task – 1," seek immediate medical attention by calling 911, especially if symptoms are severe or life-threatening. After addressing any acute conditions, please inform Efforia about the event. This helps in monitoring the safety and efficacy of the treatment and assists in further refining the risk profile.
Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
Theoretical side effects | Relative incidence | Recovery |
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Incidence of Cancer | Unknown | Not applicable |
Exacerbation or escalation to acute or chronic disease | Unknown | Not applicable |
Death | Unknown | Not applicable |
Life-threatening experience | Unknown | Not applicable |
Hospitalization (initial or prolonged) | Unknown | Not applicable |
Disability or permanent damage | Unknown | Not applicable |
Congenital anomaly/birth defect | Unknown | Not applicable |
Required intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage | Unknown | Not applicable |
Frustration and irritation | Low to moderate | Subsides after discontinuation |
Efforia's limitations in providing direct medical support
Efforia may not provide direct medical support or emergency response services. Participants are advised to establish a personal safety plan with local healthcare providers in case of an emergency or severe adverse reaction.
Long-term Dependence Issues
No specific long-term dependence issues have been identified for "Task – 1" due to the lack of detailed information. However, general risks associated with long-term use of any treatment without proper oversight include potential for misuse, psychological dependence, and masking of underlying conditions.
Legality for Use by Various Institutions
The use of "Task – 1" in contexts governed by organizations such as the World Anti-Doping Association, National Collegiate Athletic Association, and general Corporate Workplaces is not clearly defined due to incomplete data. Users are advised to consult with relevant authorities and comply with institutional policies to avoid conflicts that may affect their status or employment.
Privacy & Security Risks
We are doing everything we can think of to keep your data private and confidential. However, there is no such thing as no risk. You should review the Efforia general privacy policy, which is available here: https://efforia.com/privacy-policy/
- We may reach out to local help if we have reason to believe you may be a harm to yourself and/or others.
- Regulators, like the FDA or similar agency, or Institutional Review Boards, may review records that have your identifying information.
What to do if you have a study related injury
Seek local medical care first, if necessary. Efforia cannot provide emergency medical care or diagnosis. However, it's important to contact Efforia if you experience any problems, have any side effects, or have any study-related injury after receiving necessary treatment. We want to ensure others are aware of potential risks.
Study related injury care and compensation
Efforia is not able to offer financial compensation nor to absorb the costs of medical treatment should you be injured as a result of participating in this research. Efforia makes no commitment to provide free medical care or payment for any unfavorable outcomes resulting from participation in this research.
In the case of medical emergency
In the case of medical emergency please dial 911 immediately. Do not attempt to contact Efforia until after the emergency has passed. Access local in person medical assistance immediately. If at any time you feel like you may be a danger to yourself or others, please dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention hotline. Help is available.
Alternatives to Participating in the Study
Since this study is for research only, the only other choice would be not to be in the study. If this study does not seem quite right or too expensive for your specific purposes, Efforia is dedicated to making other studies available. Click on the Efforia logo in the upper portion of the page to find a different study that may be more appropriate.
Your Rights as a Participant
Ethical Considerations: Efforia upholds the same high ethical standards in research as seen in pharmaceutical and academic studies, despite only hosting and not sponsoring or conducting these studies. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, and you are free to withdraw at any time without any adverse consequences. You are not giving up any rights by signing this document.
Privacy and Confidentiality
You have a right to privacy and confidentiality in this research effort. Your personal information is protected through robust measures ensuring anonymity or confidentiality. All data processing is designed to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access and misuse.
Right to Your Own Results
Participants have the right to a complete explanation of the research once their involvement concludes, particularly if the study involves any form of deception like placebos or controls.
The Right to Leave a Study without Penalty at Any time
If you decide to withdraw from the study, you can do so at any time by visiting your Profile page, selecting "Your Protocols," and clicking "Leave." Upon leaving, you will be refunded for any consumable products that have not yet been shipped. For non-consumable products, a full refund will be issued upon their return in accordance with our return policy. This ensures that you can participate in the study with the assurance that your financial contributions are handled fairly and with respect for your consumer rights.
Conflict of Interest Statement
As part of our commitment to ethical conduct and transparency in our citizen science clinical trial, it is essential to disclose the unique structure of our study. This clinical trial is hosted by Efforia, but it is uniquely sponsored by you, the participants. Efforia serves solely as the platform provider and does not sponsor or influence the study outcomes.
Efforia takes a transaction fee on all the products and services included in this protocol. Otherwise, we have no financial interest or conflicts of interest. To further reduce conflicts of interest, we will remind you once if you do not complete enrollment in this study. We will not remarket to you, nor otherwise push you to join the study.
How we Reduce Conflicts of Interest
It is crucial that participants do not have any financial relationship with the intervention methods or measurement providers used in the trial, nor should they be employees, investors, stakeholders, or protocol authors associated with these entities. Participation under such conflicts of interest could significantly compromise the study's integrity and the validity of its results.
Consequences of Conflict of Interest Non-Compliance
Should a participant fail to disclose such a conflict of interest or if a breach of this policy is discovered, the participant will be subject to immediate suspension from this platform and payments may not be refunded.
By joining this trial, you affirm that you understand the above conflict of interest restrictions and agree to comply fully with them. Your participation is valued, and your adherence to these guidelines ensures the validity and reliability of our collective scientific efforts.
Data Protections
We collect data to better understand your experience and to develop general findings. Your data will be used to show you personal results and pooled with other participants to provide general outcomes. We will not use your information connected with your name or anything that connects the data with you without your permission.
What you can do to improve your privacy and security
As part of participating in this study, you will receive notifications via e-mail, SMS, or push notification when new study tasks like questionnaires and reminders are ready for you. You can adjust your communication preferences in the Efforia application at any time. If you do not want to receive notifications from this study, do not press the Accept button. You can decide not to join this study, and will not receive notifications. To ensure others don’t see these alerts, you should make sure your phone or desktop computer and your e-mail accounts are protected by a password, pin, or other form of “access control.” You should also avoid sharing your accounts with others or sharing your account passwords. As this study is hosted in Efforia, it is governed by a set of privacy and confidentiality standards that put you, as a participant, in control. You can learn more about Your Privacy and Security rights on Efforia here: https://efforia.com/privacy-policy.
Who will have access to your data?
Efforia will have access to your data. There may be partners who also have access to your data (like labs and connected health devices).
What will we do with your data
We will use the data to show you your own personal results and pool your results with other participants to provide general outcomes. We will not use your information connected with your name or anything that connects the data with you without your permission.
California Experiential Research Subject’s Bill of Rights
You have specific rights as a participant in California. You can view the Efforia privacy policy for more information here: https://efforia.com/privacy-policy.
Who to Contact for Questions or Concerns
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this study or to report a study-related injury, contact:
HELP@EFFORIA.COM
(646) 679-2479
OR CLICK THE CHAT BUTTON ON YOUR SCREEN
If you are unable to reach anyone at the number(s) listed above and you require immediate (life-threatening) medical attention, please go to the nearest emergency room.
If you do not want to talk to the investigator or study staff, if you have concerns or complaints about the research, or to ask questions about your rights as a study subject you may contact Univo IRB. Univo IRB is an independent committee that helps to protect the rights and welfare of research participants. If you have any questions about your rights and welfare as a research participant, or have concerns or complaints regarding this research study, please contact Univo IRB at (919) 910-7743 or via email at info@univo-group.com.
Univo IRB
4509 Creedmoor Road
Suite 403
Raleigh, NC 27612
info@univo-group.com
(919) 910-7743
Additional questions and closing
Efforia and Univo have approved the information in this consent form and have given approval to publish this study. This does not mean Efforia or Univo have approved your being in the study. You must consider the information in this consent form for yourself and decide if you want to be in this study.
If you have questions, please contact help@efforia.com. It is up to you to do additional research and talk to your physician before joining a study.