Lightweight consent for the pre-enrollment phase. Covers initial contact, eligibility screening, and basic data collection without committing participants to the full study.
The Pre-Screening Consent template provides a focused consent process for the eligibility assessment phase that precedes full study enrollment. It clearly communicates that completing screening does not obligate participation and protects data collected during this preliminary phase.
This eight-section template covers introduction, screening purpose, procedures, information collected, privacy protections, the non-obligatory nature of screening, minimal risks, and contact information. The language emphasizes that screening is separate from study enrollment and that participants retain full choice about whether to proceed.
Pre-screening consent is increasingly important as studies implement more sophisticated eligibility criteria and collect sensitive health information during the assessment process. This template ensures that potential participants understand their rights before sharing personal health details.
Particularly useful for studies with complex eligibility criteria, remote screening processes, or multi-stage enrollment, this template establishes appropriate expectations from the first point of contact.
Emphasizes that screening does not obligate participation in the full study.