Table 2.
Median Flesch-Kincaid Readability Grade Level, Median Word Count, and Page Length for Individual Sections of Consent Forms
| Section | Median Flesch-Kincaid Readability grade level (n = 124) | Median word count (n = 124) | Page length (n = 124) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | 9 | 227 | 0.91 |
| Procedures | 8.9 | 1620 | 6.48 |
| Risks | 9.15 | 1255 | 5.02 |
| Benefits | 7.5 | 61 | 0.24 |
| Confidentiality | 12.35 | 441.5 | 1.77 |
| Alternatives | 8.25 | 63 | 0.25 |
| Voluntariness | 6.75 | 135 | 0.54 |
| Withdrawal | 8.9 | 179.5 | 0.72 |
| Randomization* | 7.9 | 53 | 0.21 |
*A total of 101 forms included language regarding randomization