From: Informed consent for MRI and fMRI research: Analysis of a sample of Canadian consent documents
Information that may be required by REBs | n | % |
---|---|---|
Statement that new information about the study will be provided* | 13 | 30% |
Identification of qualified representative to explain research | 38 | 88% |
Identification of appropriate resources outside research team for ethical issues | 41 | 95% |
Explanation of procedures of confidentiality and access to research data | 43 | 100% |
Who has access to data | 35 | 81% |
Modalities for the storage of the data | 34 | 79% |
Confidentiality in the dissemination of research | 31 | 74% |
Disclaimer of non-guarantee of confidentiality | 30 | 70% |
Explicit statements about non-guarantee of confidentiality | 15 | 35% |
Implied non-guarantee of confidentiality | 28 | 65% |
Description of the methods to protect confidentiality of data | 12 | 28% |
Description of circumstances for termination of subjects participation | 18 | 42% |
No reason needed | 15 | 35% |
Subject's best interest | 5 | 12% |
Subject is unable or unwilling to comply with study protocol | 3 | 7% |
Description of study compensation*** | 39 | 91% |
Explanation of the ways in which results will be published | 29 | 67% |
Ways research will be published | 25 | 58% |
Subject access to published results | 11 | 26% |