Table 2.

Section A responses in the full cohort.

Question	Agree	Unsure	Disagree	Unknown
A1. When I signed the consent form to take part in research, I knew that I was agreeing to participate in a clinical trial.	89 (98%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	1
A2. The main reason clinical trials are done is to improve well-being of future patients.	91 (99%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0%)	0
A3. All the interventions and procedures in my clinical trial are standard for my type of prostate biopsy procedure.	70 (77%)	21 (23%)	0 (0%)	1
A4. In my clinical trial, one of the researchers’ major purposes is to find out ways to improve prostate biopsy.	82 (92%)	7 (7.9%)	0 (0%)	3
A5. In the trial, the researchers will look at treatments that have been proven to be the best treatment for pain and discomfort during prostate biopsy.	82 (89%)	10 (11%)	0 (0%)	0
A6. After I agreed to participate in my clinical trial, I had a chance of being randomly selected to find out about a new treatment.	65 (71%)	19 (21%)	7 (7.7%)	1
A7. There may not be direct medical benefit to me from my participation in this clinical trial.	76 (84%)	13 (14%)	2 (2.2%)	1
A8. By participating in this clinical trial, I am helping the researchers learn information that may benefit future patients undergoing prostate biopsy.	90 (98%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0%)	0
A9. Because I am participating in a clinical trial, it is possible that the study sponsor, various government agencies, or others who are not directly involved in my care could review my medical records.	67 (74%)	16 (18%)	8 (8.8%)	1
A10. The consent form I signed lists the name of the person (or persons) whom I should contact if I have any questions or concerns about the clinical trial.	65 (71%)	27 (29%)	0 (0%)	0
A11. If I had not wanted to participate in this clinical trial, I could have declined to sign the consent form.	89 (97%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0%)	0
A12. I will have to remain in the clinical trial even if I decide someday that I want to withdraw.	32 (35%)	23 (25%)	36 (40%)	1