Study Identification
Protocol ID, sponsor name, version number, and IRB approval reference to link the consent to a specific study instance.
A correctly prepared Healthcare Trial Form protects participant rights, documents informed consent, and creates a reproducible record for institutional review boards (IRBs), sponsors, and regulators. Clear forms reduce enrollment delays, support HIPAA compliance for health data, and create an auditable trail for monitoring and inspections.
Typical users span study staff, legal/compliance teams, and authorized signers who handle participant intake and regulatory recordkeeping.
Understanding each role helps assign responsibilities for completion, signature, and retention in the study workflow.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Level | Use SMS or knowledge-based verification for participant identity where required |
| Audit Trail | Enable full logging of timestamps, IPs, and signer actions |
| Attachments | Allow lab reports or screening results to be attached securely |
| IRB Tracking | Tag forms with IRB review ID and version number for traceability |
Protocol ID, sponsor name, version number, and IRB approval reference to link the consent to a specific study instance.
Plain-language description of study procedures, schedules, sample collections, and any special instructions affecting participant obligations.
Clear explanation of foreseeable risks and potential benefits, including alternatives and expected side effects.
Details on how PHI will be used, stored, and shared, plus any de-identification or data-transfer practices.
Instructions for how participants may withdraw consent and implications for use of previously collected data.
Participant and investigator signatures, witness or notary fields if required, and printed names with dates for traceability.
airSlate SignNow supported online consent for clinic patients with secure storage and audit trails.
The company standardized investor and partner waivers using e-signatures integrated with NetSuite.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |