Consent Forms in Cancer Research: Examining the Effect of Length on Readability

Consent Forms in Cancer Research: Examining the Effect of Length on Readability

Researchers are using mock consent forms to see if wordiness has any effect on patients' understanding and willingness to sign up for a cancer clinical trial.

This study will determine whether there is a relationship between wordiness of a consent form and whether or not the consent form helped the patient decide to enroll in a clinical trial. This study will also determine whether wordiness of a consent form is associated with patients' willingness to sign the consent form.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient-reported history of cancer
• Patient is able to read English
• Patient-reported age of 18 years or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• None