PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET Title of the Study Prevalence and Risk Factors of Glaucoma in Post-Uveitic Eyes Name of Principal Investigator Dr. Shreejay B. Vadher You are invited to participate in a research study. Before you decide whether to participate, it is important that you understand why this research is being conducted and what it will involve. Please read this document carefully. If there are any words or information that you do not understand, feel free to ask questions. You may take time to decide and discuss this study with your family or anyone you trust before making a decision. Participation is completely voluntary. i. What is the purpose of this study? This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of glaucoma in patients who have previously suffered from uveitis, and to evaluate appropriate management including medical and surgical interventions when required. The results of this study may help in: • Early identification of glaucoma in post-uveitic patients • Better monitoring strategies • Improved long-term management including timely treatment ii. Why have I been invited? You have been invited because: • You have a history of uveitis • You meet the eligibility criteria for this study Approximately 80 patients will be enrolled. The study is being conducted at the M & J Institute of Ophthalmology, Ahmedabad. iii. Do I have to take part? No. Participation is entirely voluntary. If you agree to participate: • You will sign a consent form. • You will receive a copy of this information sheet. You are free to withdraw at any time without giving any reason. Your regular treatment and standard of care will NOT be affected. iv. What if I refuse or withdraw later? • Your decision will be fully respected. • Your medical care will not be affected in any way. • You may withdraw at any stage of the study. v. What examinations and treatments will be done? You will undergo routine ophthalmic examinations including: 19 • Visual acuity testing • Intraocular pressure measurement • Pachymetry (corneal thickness measurement) • Gonioscopy • Fundus (retina) examination • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) • Ultrasonography (B-scan) • Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) In addition, based on your clinical condition, you may receive: • Anti-glaucoma medications (eye drops or oral medications) • Additional non-invasive tests as required • Surgical procedures for intraocular pressure (IOP) control, if medically indicated All interventions will follow standard accepted treatment guidelines. vi. Are there any risks or discomforts? This study may involve treatment interventions as part of routine clinical care. • Some tests (e.g., gonioscopy) may cause mild temporary discomfort • Dilating drops may cause temporary blurred vision and light sensitivity • Medications may have side effects such as irritation or allergy • Surgical procedures, if required, carry risks such as infection, bleeding, or failure of IOP control No unnecessary procedures will be performed. If any unexpected problem occurs, appropriate medical care will be provided. vii. What are the benefits? You may benefit from: • Detailed glaucoma evaluation • Early detection and timely management of complications • Appropriate treatment including medical or surgical care when required Even if you do not directly benefit, your participation will contribute to medical knowledge and help future patients. viii. What are my responsibilities? If you participate, you should: • Provide accurate medical history • Inform the investigator about changes in your condition • Inform about any medications you are taking • Follow medical advice and treatment given during the study ix. How will my confidentiality be protected? • Your identity will be kept strictly confidential • Your data will be coded (no names used) 20 • Only the research team will have access to the data • Results will be used for academic and research purposes only • Your identity will not appear in any publication x. What happens when the study ends? The study is expected to continue until the end of 2027. After completion: • You will continue to receive standard treatment as required • Study participation will not affect your routine care xi. What will be done with the results? The study results will be submitted as a postgraduate thesis to Gujarat University. Results may also be published in scientific journals. Your identity will never be disclosed. You may request a summary of the results. xii. Who is organizing and funding the study? The study is conducted at: M & J Institute of Ophthalmology B. J. Medical College & Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad This is an unfunded academic study. • You will not be charged any additional fees for participating • No payment will be given for participation xiii. Ethical approval The study has been reviewed and approved by: • Dissertation Screening Committee • Dissertation Review Board B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad xiv. Contact for queries If you have any questions, please contact: Dr. Shreejay B. Vadher Mobile: 7046224235 Thank you for taking the time to read this document. If you agree to participate, please sign the consent form. You will receive a copy of this document for your records 21 INFORMED CONSENT FORM Title of Study: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Glaucoma in Post-Uveitic Eyes By signing below, I confirm that: • I have read and understood the participant information sheet • I have had the opportunity to ask questions • All my questions have been answered satisfactorily • I understand that participation is voluntary • I can withdraw at any time without affecting my treatment • I understand the nature, risks, benefits, and possible interventions (medical and surgical) of the study • I understand that my medical records may be reviewed by the research team • My identity will remain confidential • I am not currently participating in another research study • I understand that no payment will be provided • I will receive a copy of this consent form Participant Name: ______________________ Signature/Thumb Impression: ______________________ Date: ______________________ Investigator Name: Dr. Shreejay B. Vadher Signature: ______________________ Date: ______________________ Impartial Witness (Required if participant is illiterate) Name: ______________________ Signature: ______________________ Date: ______________________ Legally Acceptable Representative (if applicable) Required if participant is: • Minor • Mentally/physically incapable of giving consent Name: ______________________ Signature: ______________________ Relationship to participant: ______________________ Date: _____________________ 22 ભાગલેનાર માહિતી પત્ર (Gujarati) અભ્યાસન ું શીર્ષક યુવાઇટિસ પછીની આંખોમાં ગ્લોકોમાનો પ્રસાર અને જોખમકારક પટરબળો મ ખ્ય અન સુંધાનકતાષન ું નામ ડૉ. શ્રીજય બી. વાઢેર તમને આ સંશોધન અભ્યાસમાં ભાગ લેવા માિે આમંટિત કરવામાં આવ્યા છે. તમે ભાગ લો કે નહીં તે નક્કી કરતા પહેલા, આ અભ્યાસ શા માિે કરવામાં આવે છે અને તેમાં શું સામેલ છે તે સમજવું મહત્વપૂર્ણ છે. કૃપા કરીને આ દસ્તાવેજ ધ્યાનથી વાંચો. જો તમને કોઈ શબ્દ અથવા માટહતી સમજમાં ન આવે તો તમે પ્રશ્નો પુછી શકો છો. તમે ટનર્ણય લેતા પહેલા તમારા પટરવાર અથવા ટવશ્વાસપાિ વ્યટિ સાથે ચચાણ કરી શકો છો. ભાગ લેવો સંપૂર્ણપર્ે સ્વૈટછછક છે. i. અભ્યાસનો િેત શ ું છે? આ અભ્યાસનો હેતુ યુવાઇટિસ પછી ગ્લોકોમાનો પ્રસાર અને જોખમકારક પટરબળો જાર્વા અને જરૂરી હોય ત્યારે દવાઓ અથવા સજણરી દ્વારા યોગ્ય સારવારનું મૂલયાંકન કરવાનો છે. આ અભ્યાસના પટરર્ામો નીચે મુજબ મદદરૂપ થશે: • ગ્લોકોમાનો વહેલો ટનદાન • વધુ સારી મોટનિટરંગ વ્યવસ્થા • લાંબા ગાળાનું સુધારેલ મેનેજમેન્િ ii. મને શા માટે આમુંહત્રત કરવામાું આવ્યો છે? તમને આમંટિત કરવામાં આવ્યા છે કારર્ કે: • તમને યુવાઇટિસનો ઇટતહાસ છે • તમે આ અભ્યાસ માિેના માપદંડો પૂરા કરો છો લગભગ 80 દદીઓનો સમાવેશ કરવામાં આવશે. આ અભ્યાસ M & J Institute of Ophthalmology, અમદાવાદમાં કરવામાં આવી રહ્યો છે. iii. શ ું મને ભાગ લેવો ફરહજયાત છે? ના. ભાગ લેવો સંપૂર્ણપર્ે સ્વૈટછછક છે. જો તમે ભાગ લેવા સંમત થાઓ: • તમે સંમટતપિ પર સહી કરશો • તમને આ માટહતી પિની નકલ આપવામાં આવશે તમે કોઈપર્ સમયે કોઈ કારર્ આપ્યા વગર અભ્યાસમાંથી બહાર નીકળી શકો છો. તમારી ટનયટમત સારવાર પર કોઈ અસર નહીં પડે. iv. જો િ ું ભાગ ન લઉું અથવા પછી બિાર નીકળી જાઉું તો? • તમારા ટનર્ણયનો સંપૂર્ણ માન રાખવામાં આવશે • તમારી સારવાર પર કોઈ અસર નહીં પડે • તમે અભ્યાસના કોઈપર્ તબક્કે બહાર નીકળી શકો છો v. કયા પરીક્ષણો અને સારવાર કરવામાું આવશે? તમારી નીચે મુજબ આંખોની ટનયટમત તપાસ કરવામાં આવશે: 23 • દ્રટિ માપન • આંખના દબાર્ (IOP) નું માપન • પેટચમેિરી (કોટનણયાની જાડાઈ માપન) • ગોટનઓસ્કોપી • ફંડસ (રેટિના) તપાસ • OCT • અલિરાસોનોગ્રાફી (B-scan) • અલિરાસાઉન્ડ બાયોમાઇક્રોસ્કોપી (UBM) તે ઉપરાંત, તમારી ટસ્થટત મુજબ: • ગ્લોકોમા માિેની દવાઓ (ડરોપ્સ અથવા મૌટખક દવાઓ) • જરૂર મુજબ વધારાની non-invasive તપાસો • IOP ટનયંિર્ માિે સજણરી (જો જરૂરી હોય) બધી સારવાર માન્ય માગણદટશણકા અનુસાર કરવામાં આવશે. vi. શ ું કોઈ જોખમ અથવા તકલીફ છે? આ અભ્યાસમાં સારવારનો સમાવેશ થઈ શકે છે: • ગોટનઓસ્કોપી દરટમયાન થોડી અસ્વસ્થતા • ડાયલેટિંગ ડરોપ્સથી ઝાંખું દેખાવ અને પ્રકાશ સંવેદનશીલતા • દવાઓના સાઇડ ઇફેક્િ (જેમ કે એલજી અથવા ચબકારા) • સજણરીમાં ચેપ, બ્લીટડંગ અથવા IOP ટનયંિર્ ન થવાનું જોખમ કોઈ અનાવશ્યક પ્રટક્રયા કરવામાં આવશે નહીં. જો કોઈ સમસ્યા થાય તો યોગ્ય સારવાર આપવામાં આવશે. vii. લાભ શ ું છે? • ટવગતવાર ગ્લોકોમા તપાસ • વહેલો ટનદાન અને સમયસર સારવાર • જરૂર મુજબ દવા અથવા સજણરી દ્વારા યોગ્ય મેનેજમેન્િ તમને સીધો લાભ ન થાય તો પર્, તમારો ભાગ ભટવષ્યના દદીઓ માિે મદદરૂપ થશે. viii. મારી જવાબદારીઓ શ ું છે? • સાચી તબીબી માટહતી આપવી • તમારી ટસ્થટતમાં ફેરફાર થાય તો જર્ાવવું • તમે લેતા હો તે દવાઓ ટવશે જાર્ કરવી • ડૉક્િરની સલાહ અને સારવારનું પાલન કરવું ix. મારી માહિતી કેવી રીતે સ રહક્ષત રાખવામાું આવશે? • તમારી ઓળખ સંપૂર્ણપર્ે ગુપ્ત રાખવામાં આવશે • ડેિા કોડેડ રહેશે (નામનો ઉપયોગ નહીં થાય) • ફિ સંશોધન િીમને જ ઍક્સેસ હશે • પટરર્ામો ફિ શૈક્ષટર્ક ઉપયોગ માિે રહેશે • પ્રકાશનમાં તમારી ઓળખ દશાણવવામાં નહીં આવે 24 x. અભ્યાસ પૂણષ થયા પછી શ ું થશે? આ અભ્યાસ 2027ના અંત સુધી ચાલશે. ત્યારબાદ: • તમારી ટનયટમત સારવાર ચાલુ રહેશે • અભ્યાસનો તમારા સારવાર પર કોઈ પ્રભાવ નહીં પડે xi. પહરણામો સાથે શ ું કરવામાું આવશે? આ અભ્યાસના પટરર્ામો ગુજરાત યુટનવટસણિીમાં પોસ્િગ્રેજ્યુએિ ટથટસસ તરીકે રજૂ કરવામાં આવશે. તે વૈજ્ઞાટનક જનણલમાં પ્રકાટશત થઈ શકે છે. તમારી ઓળખ જાહેર કરવામાં આવશે નહીં. xii. અભ્યાસ કોણ આયોજન કરે છે અને ફુંહડુંગ કોણ આપે છે? આ અભ્યાસ નીચે મુજબ સંસ્થામાં કરવામાં આવી રહ્યો છે: M & J Institute of Ophthalmology B. J. Medical College & Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad આ અનફંડેડ શૈક્ષટર્ક અભ્યાસ છે. • તમારાથી કોઈ વધારાની ફી લેવામાં આવશે નહીં • ભાગ લેવા બદલ કોઈ ચૂકવર્ી કરવામાં આવશે નહીં xiii. નૈહતક મુંજૂરી આ અભ્યાસને મંજૂરી આપવામાં આવી છે: • Dissertation Screening Committee • Dissertation Review Board B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad xiv. સુંપકષ જો તમને કોઈ પ્રશ્ન હોય તો સંપકણ કરો: ડૉ. શ્રીજય બી. વાઢેર મોબાઇલ: 7046224235 આ દસ્તાવેજ વાંચવા બદલ આભાર. જો તમે ભાગ લેવા સંમત હો, તો કૃપા કરીને સંમટતપિ પર સહી કરો. 25 માહિતગાર સુંમહત પત્ર (Informed Consent Form) અભ્યાસન ું શીર્ષક: યુવાઇટિસ પછીની આંખોમાં ગ્લોકોમાની વ્યાપકતા અને જોખમકારક તત્વો હુ ં નીચે સહી કરીને ખાતરી આપું છુ ં કે: • મને આ અભ્યાસ ટવશે મૌટખક અને લેટખત માટહતી આપવામાં આવી છે। • મેં આપવામાં આવેલી માટહતી વાંચી અને સમજેલી છે। • મને પ્રશ્ન પૂછવાનો અવસર મળ્યો હતો અને મારા બધા પ્રશ્નોના સંતોષકારક જવાબ મળ્યા છે। • મારી ભાગીદારી સંપૂર્ણપર્ે સ્વૈટછછક છે। • હુ ં કોઈપર્ સમયે કોઈ કારર્ આપ્યા વગર અભ્યાસમાંથી બહાર નીકળી શકુ ં છુ ં। • આથી મારા ભટવષ્યના સારવાર પર કોઈ અસર નહીં પડે। • હુ ં હાલમાં કોઈ અન્ય સંશોધન અભ્યાસમાં ભાગ લઈ રહ્યો/રહી નથી। • હુ ં અભ્યાસના જોખમો અને લાભોને સમજું છુ ં। • મારી વ્યટિગત માટહતી ગુપ્ત રાખવામાં આવશે। • મારી પાસેથી કોઈપર્ પ્રકારનું પાટરશ્રટમક લેવામાં આવશે નહીં। • મને માટહતી પિ અને સંમટત પિની એક નકલ આપવામાં આવશે। ભાગીદાર (Participant) નામ: _______________________ સહી / અંગૂઠાનો ટનશાન: _______________________ તારીખ: _______________________ શોધકતાષ (Researcher) ડૉ. શ્રીજય બી. વાઢેર સહી: _______________________ તારીખ: _______________________ હનષ્પક્ષ સાક્ષી (Impartial Witness) (જો ભાગીદાર ટનરક ્ ષર હોય તો) નામ: _______________________ સહી: _______________________ તારીખ: _______________________ કાયદેસર પ્રહતહનહધ (Legally Authorized Representative) (જો જરૂરી હોય તો) જો ભાગીદાર: ◼ નાબાટલક હોય ◼ શારીટરક / માનટસક કારર્ોસર સંમટત આપવામાં અસમથણ હોય નામ: _______________________ સંબંધ: _______________________ સહી: _______________________ તારીખ: _______________________ 26 भागीदार सूचना पत्र (Hindi) अध्ययन का शीर्षक यूवाइटिस के बाद आँख ों में ग्लूक मा की प्रचलनता और ज खखम कारक प्रधान अन्वेर्क का नाम डॉ. श्रीजय बी. वाढेर आपक

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ICMR guidelines informed consent participant information sheet requirements India 2024

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The document is well-structured and covers most ICMR National Ethical Guidelines (2017) requirements. The issues below are mostly minor gaps or phrasing improvements rather than fundamental problems.

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1Title page / headerStudy registration number (CTRI) not mentioned. ICMR requires registration of studies involving human participants.Ethical compliance
2Section i"evaluate appropriate management including medical and surgical interventions" blends therapeutic intent into what is primarily an observational/descriptive study - may raise EC questionsClarity
3Section ii"approximately 80 patients" - specifying this is a single-centre study is fine, but the basis for the sample size should be noted (a very brief line)Completeness
4Section vOCT and UBM are listed without any lay-language explanation; only pachymetry is explained in parentheses - inconsistentReadability
5Section viRisks listed but no mention of who to contact in case of a study-related adverse event or complicationEthical compliance (ICMR 2017, Sec 5.3)
6Section ix"coded (no names used)" is vague - should state data will be stored securely (e.g., password-protected, in a locked facility) and for how longEthical compliance
7Section ixNo mention of right to access own data - ICMR requires informing participants of their right to access their own dataCompleteness
8Section x"end of 2027" - the exact anticipated end date should be specified (e.g., December 2027)Clarity
9Section xiNo mention of right to receive a copy of the study resultsCompleteness (this is mentioned briefly but should be explicit)
10Section xiiiOnly Dissertation Screening Committee and Dissertation Review Board listed - formal IEC/IRB clearance number and date should be statedEthical compliance
11Consent formThe consent form does not include a statement about what happens to data/samples if the participant withdraws mid-studyEthical compliance
12Consent formNo space for participant's date of birth or unique identifier (e.g., OPD/MRD number) for audit purposesCompleteness
13All language versionsHindi section is truncated (cut off mid-sentence)Completeness
14General phrasingSeveral sections use overly passive/legalistic language that may be hard for low-literacy patients to followReadability

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PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET

Title of the Study: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Glaucoma in Post-Uveitic Eyes
Name of Principal Investigator: Dr. Shreejay B. Vadher
Study Registration: [EDIT: Add CTRI Registration Number here, e.g., CTRI/2025/XX/XXXXXX]
IEC Approval Number and Date: [EDIT: Add IEC clearance number and approval date here]
You are invited to take part in a research study. Before deciding whether to participate, it is important that you understand why this study is being conducted and what it involves. Please read this document carefully. If there are any words or information you do not understand, please feel free to ask questions. You may take time to discuss this study with your family or anyone you trust before making a decision. Participation is completely voluntary.

i. What is the purpose of this study?
This study aims to find out how common glaucoma is in patients who have previously had uveitis (inflammation inside the eye), and to identify the factors that increase its risk. [EDIT: Removed "evaluate appropriate management including medical and surgical interventions" to accurately reflect this as an observational study. If treatment is genuinely part of the study, this should be stated as: "participants will also receive standard clinical care for any glaucoma detected during the study."]
The results of this study may help in:
  • Early identification of glaucoma in patients with a history of uveitis
  • Developing better monitoring strategies
  • Improving long-term management through timely treatment

ii. Why have I been invited?
You have been invited because:
  • You have a history of uveitis
  • You meet the eligibility criteria for this study
Approximately 80 patients will be enrolled. The study is being conducted at the M & J Institute of Ophthalmology, Ahmedabad.
[EDIT: Add a brief line: "The number of participants was chosen to give the study enough statistical power to meaningfully detect the prevalence of glaucoma in this group."]

iii. Do I have to take part?
No. Participation is entirely voluntary. If you agree to participate:
  • You will be asked to sign a consent form.
  • You will receive a copy of this information sheet for your own records.
You are free to withdraw at any time and without giving any reason. Withdrawing will not affect your regular treatment or standard of care in any way.

iv. What if I refuse or choose to withdraw later?
  • Your decision will be fully respected.
  • Your medical care will not be affected in any way.
  • You may withdraw at any stage of the study without penalty.
  • [EDIT: Add: "If you withdraw, any data collected up to the point of your withdrawal may still be used in the study unless you specifically request that it be removed."]

v. What examinations will be done?
You will undergo standard eye examinations, including:
  • Visual acuity testing - checking how well you can see
  • Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement - measuring the pressure inside your eye
  • Pachymetry - measuring the thickness of your cornea (the clear front surface of your eye)
  • Gonioscopy - examining the drainage angle inside your eye using a special lens placed gently on your eye
  • Fundus examination - examining the back of your eye (retina and optic nerve)
  • Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) - a non-contact scan that takes detailed images of the back of your eye [EDIT: Added lay explanation]
  • Ultrasonography (B-scan) - an ultrasound scan of the eye [EDIT: Added lay explanation]
  • Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) - a high-frequency ultrasound scan to examine the front structures of your eye in detail [EDIT: Added lay explanation]
Based on your clinical condition, you may also receive:
  • Anti-glaucoma medications (eye drops or tablets)
  • Additional non-invasive tests if needed
  • Surgical procedures to control eye pressure, if medically necessary
All interventions will follow standard accepted clinical guidelines.

vi. Are there any risks or discomforts?
  • Gonioscopy may cause mild, temporary discomfort.
  • Dilating eye drops may cause temporary blurred vision and light sensitivity for a few hours. You should not drive until your vision returns to normal.
  • Medications may cause side effects such as eye irritation or allergic reactions.
  • Surgical procedures, if required, carry risks such as infection, bleeding, or inadequate pressure control. These risks will be explained to you in detail before any such procedure is performed.
No unnecessary procedures will be performed. [EDIT: Add: "If you experience any problem that you believe is related to the study, please contact Dr. Shreejay B. Vadher immediately at 7046224235. Appropriate medical care will be provided at no additional cost to you."]

vii. What are the potential benefits?
You may benefit from:
  • A thorough glaucoma evaluation that you may not otherwise have received
  • Early detection and timely management of glaucoma or related complications
  • Appropriate medical or surgical treatment when required
Even if you do not directly benefit, your participation will contribute to medical knowledge and help future patients with similar conditions.

viii. What are my responsibilities as a participant?
If you participate, you should:
  • Provide accurate and complete medical history
  • Inform the investigator of any changes in your condition during the study
  • Inform the investigator about all medications you are currently taking
  • Follow the medical advice and treatment given during the study

ix. How will my personal information be kept confidential?
  • Your identity will be kept strictly confidential at all times.
  • Your data will be coded (assigned a number) - your name will not be used in any data records.
  • Study data will be stored securely in a [EDIT: specify: "password-protected database / locked filing cabinet"] and will be retained for a period of [EDIT: specify retention period, e.g., 5 years] after the study ends.
  • Only the research team will have access to identifiable data.
  • Results will be used for academic and research purposes only.
  • Your identity will not appear in any publication or presentation.
  • [EDIT: Add: "You have the right to access your own study data at any time by contacting the principal investigator."]

x. What happens when the study ends?
The study is expected to run until December 2027 [EDIT: Specified month]. After completion:
  • You will continue to receive standard treatment as required.
  • Your routine care will not be affected by your participation in this study.

xi. What will be done with the results?
The study results will be submitted as a postgraduate thesis to Gujarat University. Results may also be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Your identity will never be disclosed in any of these outputs. You may request a summary of the results by contacting the principal investigator.

xii. Who is organising and funding this study?
The study is conducted at: M & J Institute of Ophthalmology B. J. Medical College & Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
This is an unfunded academic study.
  • You will not be charged any additional fees for participating.
  • No payment will be made to you for participating.

xiii. Ethical approval
This study has been reviewed and approved by:
  • Dissertation Screening Committee, B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
  • Dissertation Review Board, B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
[EDIT: Add: "IEC Approval Reference Number: _____________ Date of Approval: _____________"]

xiv. Who to contact if you have questions or concerns
If you have any questions about the study, please contact:
Dr. Shreejay B. Vadher Mobile: 7046224235
[EDIT: Add an independent contact - ICMR guidelines recommend providing a contact who is not the study investigator for participant complaints:] For any complaints or concerns about how you have been treated as a research participant, you may also contact the Ethics Committee Chair at B. J. Medical College.
Thank you for taking the time to read this document. If you agree to participate, please sign the consent form. You will receive a copy of this document for your records.

INFORMED CONSENT FORM (Revised Clean Version)

Title of Study: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Glaucoma in Post-Uveitic Eyes
By signing below, I confirm that:
  • I have read and understood the participant information sheet (or it has been read to me).
  • I have had the opportunity to ask questions, and all my questions have been answered to my satisfaction.
  • I understand that participation is voluntary and that I can withdraw at any time without my medical care being affected.
  • I understand the nature, potential risks, benefits, and possible interventions (medical and surgical) involved in this study.
  • I understand that my medical records may be reviewed by the research team.
  • I understand that my identity will remain confidential and will not appear in any publications.
  • I am not currently enrolled in another research study.
  • I understand that no payment will be provided for participation.
  • I understand that data collected up to my withdrawal may be retained unless I request otherwise.
  • I will receive a copy of this information sheet and consent form.
[EDIT: Add: "I freely and voluntarily agree to participate in this study."]
Participant Name:
Date of Birth / MRD No.:[EDIT: Added for audit trail]
Signature / Thumb Impression:
Date:
Investigator: Dr. Shreejay B. Vadher
Signature:
Date:
Impartial Witness (Required if participant is illiterate)
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Legally Acceptable Representative (Required if participant is a minor or incapable of giving consent)
Name:
Relationship to participant:
Signature:
Date:

Completed Hindi Section

Here is the full Hindi Participant Information Sheet and Consent Form that was truncated in the original document:

भागीदार सूचना पत्र

अध्ययन का शीर्षक: यूवाइटिस के बाद आँखों में ग्लूकोमा की प्रचलनता और जोखिम कारक
प्रधान अन्वेषक का नाम: डॉ. श्रीजय बी. वाढेर
आपको इस शोध अध्ययन में भाग लेने के लिए आमंत्रित किया गया है। भाग लेने का निर्णय करने से पहले यह समझना जरूरी है कि यह अध्ययन क्यों किया जा रहा है और इसमें क्या शामिल है। कृपया इस दस्तावेज़ को ध्यान से पढ़ें। यदि आपको कोई शब्द या जानकारी समझ में न आए तो प्रश्न पूछने में संकोच न करें। निर्णय लेने से पहले आप अपने परिवार या किसी विश्वासपात्र व्यक्ति से सलाह ले सकते हैं। भाग लेना पूर्णतः स्वैच्छिक है।
i. अध्ययन का उद्देश्य क्या है?
इस अध्ययन का उद्देश्य यह जानना है कि यूवाइटिस (आँख की अंदरूनी सूजन) के बाद कितने रोगियों को ग्लूकोमा होता है, और इसके जोखिम कारकों की पहचान करना है। इस अध्ययन के परिणाम निम्न प्रकार से सहायक हो सकते हैं:
  • ग्लूकोमा की शीघ्र पहचान
  • बेहतर निगरानी व्यवस्था
  • समय पर उपचार सहित दीर्घकालिक प्रबंधन में सुधार
ii. मुझे क्यों आमंत्रित किया गया है?
आपको आमंत्रित किया गया है क्योंकि:
  • आपको यूवाइटिस का इतिहास है
  • आप इस अध्ययन की पात्रता शर्तें पूरी करते हैं
लगभग 80 रोगियों को शामिल किया जाएगा। यह अध्ययन M & J Institute of Ophthalmology, अहमदाबाद में आयोजित किया जा रहा है।
iii. क्या मुझे भाग लेना जरूरी है?
नहीं। भाग लेना पूर्णतः स्वैच्छिक है। यदि आप सहमत होते हैं तो:
  • आप सहमति पत्र पर हस्ताक्षर करेंगे।
  • आपको इस सूचना पत्र की एक प्रति दी जाएगी।
आप बिना कोई कारण बताए किसी भी समय अध्ययन से बाहर निकल सकते हैं। आपके नियमित उपचार पर कोई प्रभाव नहीं पड़ेगा।
iv. यदि मैं मना करूँ या बाद में बाहर निकलूँ तो?
  • आपके निर्णय का पूरा सम्मान किया जाएगा।
  • आपके उपचार पर कोई प्रभाव नहीं पड़ेगा।
  • आप अध्ययन के किसी भी चरण में बाहर निकल सकते हैं।
v. कौन सी जाँच और उपचार किए जाएंगे?
आपकी आँखों की निम्नलिखित नियमित जाँच की जाएगी:
  • दृष्टि माप
  • आँख के दबाव (IOP) की माप
  • पैकिमेट्री (कॉर्निया की मोटाई की माप)
  • गोनियोस्कोपी
  • फंडस (रेटिना) जाँच
  • OCT (आँख के पिछले हिस्से का विस्तृत स्कैन)
  • अल्ट्रासोनोग्राफी (B-scan)
  • अल्ट्रासाउंड बायोमाइक्रोस्कोपी (UBM)
इसके अतिरिक्त, आपकी स्थिति के अनुसार:
  • ग्लूकोमा की दवाइयाँ (आई ड्रॉप्स या मौखिक दवाएँ)
  • जरूरत पड़ने पर अतिरिक्त गैर-आक्रामक जाँच
  • IOP नियंत्रण के लिए शल्य चिकित्सा (यदि चिकित्सीय रूप से आवश्यक हो)
सभी उपचार मानक दिशानिर्देशों के अनुसार किए जाएंगे।
vi. क्या कोई जोखिम या असुविधा है?
  • गोनियोस्कोपी के दौरान हल्की अस्थायी असुविधा हो सकती है।
  • फैलाने वाली आई ड्रॉप्स से कुछ घंटों के लिए धुंधला दिखना और प्रकाश की संवेदनशीलता हो सकती है।
  • दवाओं के दुष्प्रभाव जैसे जलन या एलर्जी हो सकती है।
  • शल्य चिकित्सा में संक्रमण, रक्तस्राव, या IOP नियंत्रण न होने का जोखिम हो सकता है।
कोई भी अनावश्यक प्रक्रिया नहीं की जाएगी। यदि कोई समस्या होती है तो उचित चिकित्सा देखभाल प्रदान की जाएगी।
vii. लाभ क्या हैं?
  • विस्तृत ग्लूकोमा मूल्यांकन
  • शीघ्र पहचान और समय पर उपचार
  • जरूरत के अनुसार दवा या शल्य चिकित्सा द्वारा उचित प्रबंधन
यदि आपको प्रत्यक्ष लाभ न भी हो, तो भी आपकी भागीदारी भविष्य के रोगियों के लिए सहायक होगी।
viii. मेरी जिम्मेदारियाँ क्या हैं?
  • सटीक चिकित्सा इतिहास प्रदान करें।
  • अपनी स्थिति में कोई बदलाव होने पर अन्वेषक को सूचित करें।
  • आप जो दवाएँ ले रहे हैं उनके बारे में जानकारी दें।
  • अध्ययन के दौरान दी गई चिकित्सीय सलाह और उपचार का पालन करें।
ix. मेरी जानकारी को कैसे सुरक्षित रखा जाएगा?
  • आपकी पहचान पूर्णतः गोपनीय रखी जाएगी।
  • डेटा को कोड किया जाएगा (नाम का उपयोग नहीं किया जाएगा)।
  • केवल शोध टीम के पास डेटा तक पहुँच होगी।
  • परिणाम केवल शैक्षणिक और शोध उद्देश्यों के लिए उपयोग किए जाएंगे।
  • किसी भी प्रकाशन में आपकी पहचान प्रकट नहीं की जाएगी।
x. अध्ययन पूरा होने के बाद क्या होगा?
यह अध्ययन दिसंबर 2027 तक चलेगा। उसके बाद:
  • आपका नियमित उपचार जारी रहेगा।
  • अध्ययन में भागीदारी आपकी सामान्य देखभाल को प्रभावित नहीं करेगी।
xi. परिणामों के साथ क्या किया जाएगा?
अध्ययन के परिणाम गुजरात विश्वविद्यालय में स्नातकोत्तर शोध प्रबंध के रूप में प्रस्तुत किए जाएंगे। परिणाम वैज्ञानिक पत्रिकाओं में भी प्रकाशित हो सकते हैं। आपकी पहचान कभी उजागर नहीं की जाएगी। आप परिणामों का सारांश मांग सकते हैं।
xii. अध्ययन का आयोजन और वित्त पोषण कौन कर रहा है?
यह अध्ययन निम्न संस्था में आयोजित किया जा रहा है: M & J Institute of Ophthalmology B. J. Medical College & Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
यह एक अवित्तपोषित शैक्षणिक अध्ययन है।
  • भाग लेने के लिए आपसे कोई अतिरिक्त शुल्क नहीं लिया जाएगा।
  • भाग लेने के बदले कोई भुगतान नहीं किया जाएगा।
xiii. नैतिक अनुमोदन
इस अध्ययन की समीक्षा और अनुमोदन किया गया है:
  • Dissertation Screening Committee
  • Dissertation Review Board
  • B. J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad
xiv. संपर्क
यदि आपका कोई प्रश्न हो तो संपर्क करें: डॉ. श्रीजय बी. वाढेर मोबाइल: 7046224235
इस दस्तावेज़ को पढ़ने के लिए धन्यवाद। यदि आप भाग लेने के लिए सहमत हैं, तो कृपया सहमति पत्र पर हस्ताक्षर करें।

सूचित सहमति पत्र (Informed Consent Form)

अध्ययन का शीर्षक: यूवाइटिस के बाद आँखों में ग्लूकोमा की प्रचलनता और जोखिम कारक
नीचे हस्ताक्षर करके मैं पुष्टि करता/करती हूँ कि:
  • मुझे इस अध्ययन के बारे में मौखिक और लिखित जानकारी दी गई है।
  • मैंने दी गई जानकारी पढ़ी और समझी है।
  • मुझे प्रश्न पूछने का अवसर मिला और मेरे सभी प्रश्नों के संतोषजनक उत्तर मिले।
  • मेरी भागीदारी पूर्णतः स्वैच्छिक है।
  • मैं किसी भी समय बिना कारण बताए अध्ययन से बाहर निकल सकता/सकती हूँ।
  • इससे मेरे भविष्य के उपचार पर कोई प्रभाव नहीं पड़ेगा।
  • मैं वर्तमान में किसी अन्य शोध अध्ययन में भाग नहीं ले रहा/रही हूँ।
  • मैं अध्ययन के जोखिमों और लाभों को समझता/समझती हूँ।
  • मेरी व्यक्तिगत जानकारी गोपनीय रखी जाएगी।
  • मुझे किसी भी प्रकार का पारिश्रमिक नहीं दिया जाएगा।
  • मुझे सूचना पत्र और सहमति पत्र की एक प्रति दी जाएगी।
भागीदार का नाम:
हस्ताक्षर / अंगूठे का निशान:
तारीख:
अन्वेषक: डॉ. श्रीजय बी. वाढेर
हस्ताक्षर:
तारीख:
निष्पक्ष साक्षी (यदि भागीदार निरक्षर हो)
नाम:
हस्ताक्षर:
तारीख:
कानूनी प्रतिनिधि (यदि आवश्यक हो)
यदि भागीदार:
  • नाबालिग हो
  • शारीरिक/मानसिक कारणों से सहमति देने में असमर्थ हो
नाम:
भागीदार से संबंध:
हस्ताक्षर:
तारीख:

Key Actions Required Before Submission

  1. Add CTRI registration number - mandatory for all studies involving human participants in India.
  2. Add IEC approval reference number and date in Sections xiii and the consent form header.
  3. Specify data retention period and storage method in Section ix.
  4. Add independent EC contact in Section xiv for participant complaints.
  5. Add MRD/OPD number field to all three consent form language versions for the audit trail.
  6. Clarify study design in Section i - if this is purely observational with concurrent clinical care, state it clearly; if interventional, it must be registered differently.
  7. Replace the truncated Hindi section with the complete version provided above.
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