Can community deliberation fix consent for teens in HIV research?

NCT ID NCT05371327

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a method called public deliberation to improve how researchers get consent from teens for HIV prevention studies. 128 participants from diverse communities discussed ethical conflicts around parental permission versus teen self-consent. The goal was to see if this group process could lead to better, fairer consent approaches for sensitive research.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could lead to fairer, safer consent processes for teens in sensitive health research.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study that tested a method, not a treatment. Results may not apply to all communities or settings.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Indiana University School of Medicine and School of Nursing

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46220, United States

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