Initial Steps in Creating a Patient-Centric Addendum to Clinical Trial Informed Consent Forms.

Introduction: The purpose of the informed consent form (ICF) is to outline the risks and benefits of an interventional clinical trial to potential participants. The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility of a short addendum to the ICF, summarizing key points most relevant to potential participants.

Methods: A sample of 20 ICFs was reviewed against the requirements of the U.