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Informed Consent Comprehension Assessment

A pre-study instrument that verifies participants' understanding of consent information, risks, and withdrawal rights. Designed for IRB compliance and suitable for any human subjects research protocol.

Sample questions

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17 questions · ~4 min
Q01
Long Text

Welcome to this brief comprehension check. Before you begin the study, we want to make sure you feel fully informed about what participation involves. Please answer the following questions based on the consent information you just reviewed. There are no right or wrong answers — if you are unsure about something, simply select "Not sure." This should take approximately 3–5 minutes. Your responses are confidential and will be used only to ensure informed participation.

Q02
Multiple Choice

Did you read the consent information provided to you?

Q03
Multiple Choice

Based on the consent information: Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary.

Q04
Long Text

How confident are you that you understand your rights as a participant in this study?

Q05
Long Text

What is your age group?

Q06
Long Text

Thank you for completing this comprehension check. Your responses help us ensure that all participants feel fully informed before proceeding. You may now continue to the study or close this window.

Q07
Long Text

How well do you feel you understand the consent information you reviewed?

Q08
Multiple Choice

Based on the consent information: Your individual responses may be shared publicly with your name attached.

Q09
AI Interview

We'd like to understand your experience with the consent information a bit more. Please share your initial thoughts and our moderator will ask a few brief follow-up questions.

Q10
Multiple Choice

What is your gender?

Q11
Multiple Choice

Based on the consent information: You may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty.

Q12
Long Text

Based on your responses in this assessment, do you have any remaining questions, concerns, or thoughts about the study's consent process, risks, or your rights as a participant?

Q13
Long Text

In which region do you currently reside?

Q14
Multiple Choice

According to the consent information, how can you withdraw from the study if you choose to stop participating?

Q15
Long Text

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Q16
Multiple Choice

Which types of risks, if any, were mentioned in the consent information? Please select all that apply.

Q17
Multiple Choice

What is your current employment status? Please select all that apply.

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

    Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.

  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

    Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.

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