Research Study Consent Form with Assent for Minor Participant
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Child Assent Assent is defined as a minor's affirmative agreement to participate in research. In most cases, this must be documented in writing if the subjects are at least 7 years old.
I have been informed that my parent(s) have given permission for me to participate, if I want to, in a study concerning . My participation in this project is voluntary and I have been told that I may stop my participation in this study at any time.
An assent form is different from an informed consent form, and is specifically designed to simply indicate that the minor is willing to participate in the study and understands what he or she will be expected to do as part of the study.
Child Assent Federal regulation and state statute require that minors assent to participate in research. Assent is defined as a minor's affirmative agreement to participate in research. In most cases, this must be documented in writing if the subjects are at least 7 years old.
Legally, children are not able to give true informed consent until they turn 18. So, before taking part in a clinical trial, they are asked for their assent. Assent means that they agree to take part. They may also dissent, which means they do not agree.
What is the difference between consent and assent? Consent may only be given by individuals who have reached the legal age of consent (in the U.S. this is typically 18 years old). Assent is the agreement of someone not able to give legal consent to participate in the activity.
Parental permission protects the child from assuming unreasonable risks. Assent demonstrates respect for the child and his developing autonomy. In order to give meaningful assent, the child must understand that procedures will be performed, voluntarily choose to undergo the procedures, and communicate this choice.
