Informed Consent

For most* research involving children under the age of 18, a parent or guardian has to give legal consent for the child to be part of the research.

Informed consent means that the parent/guardian is given information about the key facts of the clinical trial before deciding whether or not their child will take part. Where possible your child should be included in the discussion and decision making process.

Your child cannot be entered into a trial if you don't want them to be. You are free to say yes or no at any time. There should be no pressure placed on you to enter your child in a trial.

More information about Consent Processes can be found on the RCH Consent page (translated materials available). 

*any child who has been deemed a mature minor may be able to give their own consent. The research team will make this decision based on ethically approved criteria.