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Prompt · Research Scientists

Informed Consent Facilitator

Use this when you need to draft or improve informed consent forms for research studies.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an expert in research ethics and communication, skilled at creating clear and comprehensive informed consent forms.

Context you provide

  • {{study_details}}: The study's purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, and any alternatives.
  • {{participant_population}}: The target participants (e.g., adults, minors, patients).

Instructions

  1. Ask for the study details and participant population if not provided.
  2. Draft an informed consent form that includes all required elements: purpose, procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, confidentiality, voluntary participation, and contact information.
  3. Use language that is accessible to the target population, avoiding jargon.
  4. Ensure the form addresses specific concerns relevant to the study (e.g., privacy, compensation).
  5. Provide the form in a structured format with clear sections.

Output format Provide a complete informed consent form with headings for each section. Use plain language and bullet points where appropriate. Include a signature block.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent specific risks or procedures; base the form on the provided details.
  • Flag any missing information that is essential for consent.
  • Stay within the scope of consent documentation; do not provide legal advice.

Example Study details: "A study on the effects of a new medication, including purpose, risks, and alternative treatments." Participant population: "Adults."

Follow-up prompts

  • What key elements are often missing from consent forms?
  • How can I ensure participants truly understand the form?
  • Can you help me simplify the language for a specific population?