Informed consent is more than just a form; it is a process that actively involves the participant. It is an "ongoing exchange of information between the investigator and [participant]" per the OHRP.

using language appropriate to your specific research, setting, and participants. There is no need to utilize the UAB IRB’s Sample Consent form for consent processes in exempt research. Your consent ...

Informed consent is one of the primary requirements of research involving human participants ... provided the conditions described on the waiver form are fulfilled.

A waiver of the need for subjects to sign a consent form can be granted if any one of the following three conditions are met: The only record linking the subject and the research would be the consent ...

The information and sample documents in the compliance form section are provided to help researchers develop consent and assent documents customized to the design of the individual research project.