For the subject

Participation in research is always voluntary and can be withdrawn without consequences. As a research subject, you will be informed about the study through a recruitment notification that includes the following information:

• name of the researcher and place of research with contact information
• possible sponsor of the study
• main content of the study and / or examination visits and/or procedures
• preparation or treatment under research
• criteria for selecting the group to be researched
• duration of the study
• possible compensation to the subjects

Before giving your consent, you will receive a written and verbal report on the study, your rights and the processing of personal data during the study. In addition, you will be told about the possible benefits, risks and disadvantages of the study. You may consider your participation and will not be pressured into participating in the study. As a research subject, you consent to the study in writing and verbally.

Exceptions to obtaining informed consent

• Studies in which consent cannot be obtained due to the urgency of the matter and the patient's state of health. In such a case, immediate benefit to the patient's health can be expected from the procedure.
• The subject is unable to sign the consent. Consent may be given verbally in the presence of at least one witness independent of the study.
• Clinical pharmaceutical trials: the subject is unable to personally consent (the consent of a close relative, other close person or legal representative is required to participate in the study). The consent must be in accordance with the presumed will of the subject.

Exceptions to the requirement of written consent may also be made in non-clinical pharmaceutical studies where the provision of personal data could be against the interest of the subject and the study imposes only a minor burden on him/her and does not harm his/her health. In such a case, verbal consent may be given without the presence of a witness and the personal data of the subject shall not be entered in the research documents.

As a research subject, you may be reimbursed for costs caused by the study and loss of income, as well as for the costs of other detriment. Such costs shall be reasonably reimbursed on the basis of actual costs. If so requested, you must present the necessary receipts, salary certificate or other such documents.

According to the research act, no fee is paid for participating in research. If you are not reimbursed, the researcher will notify you of this before signing your consent.