Empower potential participants with clear and understandable clinical trial information so they know what to expect and can make an informed, confident decision.
A survey by the National Assessment of Adult Literacy reported that the average reading level of US adults is 8th grade or below. However, most research-related consent forms are written at a level much higher than that. A recent review of written consent forms revealed that most are currently written at a 10th grade reading level or higher across all medical specialties.1
8th Grade Reading Level
Recommended for adult-facing patient and public materials
We create plain language study-specific ICFs, ICF templates, and supporting materials (e.g., videos, infographics) to help patients understand what it means to participate.
Our approach is to eliminate jargon and organize information in way that’s easy to navigate and visually appealing. We can create ICFs specific for a trial, and turn those forms into customizable templates for future trials. These materials are fully designed and align with your organization’s visual style. We also create pediatric assent forms to help children understand what their participation entails.
Allow everyone to make an informed decision about participation by providing easy-to-read and understandable information to patients. CISCRP also develops infographics and videos to support the consent process.
1. Hadden et al. 2017 Dec. J Clin Transl Sci. 1(6): 361-365.
Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease Brochure
Expanded Registry Flyer (English)
Enfermedad de Alzheimer de herencia dominante
Expanded Registry Flyer (Spanish)
Forgetting the Little Things
Concerned About Memory Loss?
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Missy Hansen MSN, APRN, CPNP, CPHON, joined ICON in 2019 as a pediatric strategy liaison. She has 25+ years of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner, including 17+ years in pediatric hematology/oncology at Children’s Minnesota, the largest hematology/oncology service line in the region, providing care for infants through young adults diagnosed with hematologic and/or oncology conditions. Ms. Hansen gained expertise working in inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care type settings. Ms. Hansen has in-depth experience working with the Children’s Oncology Group—the largest consortium with the most open pediatric studies around the world. She also has experience working with other consortia that conduct trials for pediatric to young adult patients.