Table 2.

Sample decision support tool content mapping.

Institutional review board element	Real clinical trial consent	Hypothetical clinical trial consent	Decision support tool content
Description of risks or discomforts to subject.	Risks are possible side (adverse) effects from the study drug, other drugs, taking the blood pressure or taking blood.	The new medication is generally considered to be very safe, but one purpose of the study is to determine whether any serious side effects occur. The most common side effects expected are fatigue and a mild headache.	You might not like some parts of the study. If you get the real pills, you might feel a little sick or tired. You also might not like getting your blood drawn.
Description of voluntary compensation and treatment if the subject is injured related to the research. Applicable for research posing greater than minimal risks.	Each study subject will receive US $200 per study visit when you have to stay overnight and US $120 for other visits to the study center, to compensate for your time.	US $25 will be given for each study visit and US $10 for each phone call.	You will get US $25 after each visit. Your name and information about you will be kept private.