FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Participant Number/Initials

Title: Utility of adaptive designs in publicly funded clinical trials

Consent Form for Interviews: a Qualitative Sub-study

Thank you for reading the information sheet about the interview sub-study. If you are happy to
participate then please complete and sign the form below. Please initial the boxes below to confirm that
you agree with each statement:
Please
Initial box:
I confirm that I have read and understood the information sheet dated [22/08/2013] and
have had the opportunity to ask questions.

I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw at any time
without giving any reason and without there being any negative consequences. In
addition, should I not wish to answer any particular question or questions, I am free to
decline.

I understand that my responses will be kept strictly confidential. I understand that my

name will not be linked with the research materials, and will not be identified or
identifiable in the report or reports that result from the research.

I agree for this interview to be tape-recorded. I understand that the audio recording made
of this interview will be used only for analysis and that extracts from the interview, from
which I would not be personally identified, may be used in any conference presentation,
report or journal article developed as a result of the research. I understand that no other
use will be made of the recording without my written permission, and that no one
outside the research team will be allowed access to the original recording.

I agree that my anonymised data will be kept for future research purposes such as
publications related to this study after the completion of the study.

I agree to take part in this interview.

________________________ ________________ ___________________

Name of participant Date Signature

_________________________ __________________ _____________________

Principal Investigator Date Signature

To be counter-signed and dated electronically for telephone interviews or in the presence of

the participant for face to face interviews

Copies: Once this has been signed by all parties the participant should receive a copy of the
signed and dated participant consent form, and the information sheet. A copy of the signed
and dated consent form should be placed in the main project file which must be kept in a
secure location.

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Participant Number/Initials

[Title of project]
Consent to take part in research
 I……………………………………… voluntarily agree to participate in this research
study.
 I understand that even if I agree to participate now, I can withdraw at any time or refuse to
answer any question without any consequences of any kind.
 I understand that I can withdraw permission to use data from my interview within two
weeks after the interview, in which case the material will be deleted.
 I have had the purpose and nature of the study explained to me in writing and I have had the
opportunity to ask questions about the study.
 I understand that participation involves…[outline briefly in simple terms what participation
in your research will involve].
 I understand that I will not benefit directly from participating in this research.
 I agree to my interview being audio-recorded.
 I understand that all information I provide for this study will be treated confidentially.
 I understand that in any report on the results of this research my identity will remain
anonymous. This will be done by changing my name and disguising any details of my
interview which may reveal my identity or the identity of people I speak about.
 I understand that disguised extracts from my interview may be quoted in…[list all forum in
which you plan to use the data from the interview: dissertation, conference presentation,
published papers etc.].
 I understand that if I inform the researcher that myself or someone else is at risk of harm
they may have to report this to the relevant authorities - they will discuss this with me first but
may be required to report with or without my permission.
 I understand that signed consent forms and original audio recordings will be retained in
[specify location, security arrangements and who has access to data] until [specific relevant
period – for students this will be until the exam board confirms the results of their
dissertation].
 I understand that a transcript of my interview in which all identifying information has been
removed will be retained for [specific relevant period – for students this will be two years
from the date of the exam board].
 I understand that under freedom of information legalisation I am entitled to access the
information I have provided at any time while it is in storage as specified above.
 I understand that I am free to contact any of the people involved in the research to seek
further clarification and information.
Names, degrees, affiliations and contact details of researchers (and academic supervisors
when relevant).
Signature of research participant

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Signature of participant Date

Signature of researcher
I believe the participant is giving informed consent to participate in this study
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Signature of researcher Date

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