Question

A federally funded research study involving children 8 to 12 years old involves collecting a single voided urine sample to assess the frequency of asymptomatic proteinuria (higher amounts of protein the urine without any signs or symptoms of illness or infection). Your IRB has determined that assent of children age 8 and older is required for the study. A 10 year old does not assent to participate in the study described above. Which of the following procedures best describes the action to be taken by the investigator?
A. Honor the child's decision

B. Consent both of the child's parents instead

C. Consent one of the child's parents instead

D. Request the child reconsider assenting to the study

Answer 1

A. Honor the Child’s decision