What You Need to Know to Participate
This document provides information to help you decide whether to join this research study. It is important you understand the responsibilities, risks and benefits of participating.
Summary Information to Help you Decide Whether to Join this Study
Study Title | Coupon Product Shopify Order Ttest |
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Study Author | Gaurav Researcher, Reviewer User, Matthew Amsden |
Principal Investigator | Matthew Amsden, CEO Efforia. Dr. Viral Patel Sub-Investigator for Adverse Events |
Sponsor | This study is made possible by your payment to join. |
Cost of Products, Services & Information to Participant | $50 |
Included Products & Services | Clay Plant Pot |
Outcome Measures | |
Contact | help@efforia.com |
Introduction & Summary
Welcome to this research study hosted on the "Efforia" platform. Your participation and financial contribution make this study possible. Efforia is a registered Delaware B Corporation, which considers the public good in its business decisions alongside traditional financial considerations.
This study aims to explore the effects of the Clay Plant Pot on your daily life. Your participation is voluntary, and you can choose to leave the study at any time without penalty. You may continue using the products and services you’ve purchased even if you decide to exit the study. Should you prefer not to continue using them, a partial or full refund may be possible, depending on the study timeline, by contacting Efforia via email.
If you have any unresolved questions, we encourage you to reach out to Efforia, conduct your own research, and speak with health professionals familiar with your unique circumstances.
Efforia is a citizen science platform where studies are effectively sponsored by you, the participants. Unlike traditional research studies, you pay for all the supplies, services, information, and tools needed for participation in one transaction. This makes studies possible that might not be otherwise.
Although you could buy these products and services separately for a similar cost, Efforia bundles them into one purchase for convenience. Efforia organizes these items and provides instructions to create a comprehensive, data-driven research experience. This setup allows you to track and understand the impact on your own life via detailed outcome reports, making informed personal health decisions easier. It also advances broader research findings, benefiting others who might not afford such purchases without guaranteed results.
Efforia is committed to equitable inclusion. If the cost is too high for you, click the large Efforia logo at the top of the screen to explore other protocols. Efforia offers protocols on various topics at different price points, including free options, so you can find one that suits your goals and budget.
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects and benefits of using a Clay Plant Pot in daily life. This study aims to contribute to scientific knowledge about the use of natural materials in household products and their potential benefits or drawbacks. Participants will use and provide feedback on the Clay Plant Pot, which is a ceramic container designed for plant growth, and assess its impact on their lifestyle and environment.
What You Will Do as Part of this Study
"While participating in this research study, you will need to:
- Be willing and able to follow the study directions and procedures
- Tell Efforia about any side effects or problems by communicating with help@efforia.com or online chat.
- Ask questions as you think of them, via help@efforia.com or online chat.
- Inform Efforia if you change your mind about staying in the study. You may leave the study at any time by communicating with help@efforia.com or chat."
Once you have completed enrollment, payment, and entered your personal details, shipping details, and communication preferences, you will engage in the study as follows:
Participant Responsibilities and Tasks
Participants in the study are required to adhere to a structured schedule, ensuring that each phase of the study is conducted in a timely manner. The overall schedule involves a series of treatment activities that are to be performed consistently according to the specified timeline.
Treatment activities include engaging with the new product as per the guidelines provided. This engagement is expected to be regular, with specific intervals set for the application or interaction with the product. Measurements to assess the impact or effectiveness of the treatment will be conducted at these regular intervals to ensure accurate data collection.
Participants must follow the schedule meticulously, as any deviation could affect the study's outcomes. Adherence to the timeline is crucial for the integrity and success of the research.
The Risks, Discomforts & Benefits of Being in this Study
There are some unique risks, discomforts, and potential benefits of being in this study that you should understand.
Consider your Own Risk-Benefit Comfort Level
Encourage participants to thoroughly weigh the risks and benefits of participation. Explain to the participant we are placing more responsibility on them to make the right choice than in a traditionally sponsored trial. This section includes the following sentences:
"Since this is an experimental exercise, there may be possible unknown side effects that the authors are unaware of. Participants have the responsibility to consult with their healthcare providers and conduct further research at sources they find reputable before enrolling in the study."
Personal and Overall Findings
Efforia will provide you with both personal outcomes and overall findings. These findings will be made available at various data collection points during your experience in the study or as they are discovered by Efforia. The results and findings may impact your interest and willingness to be involved in the study. Remember that participation is voluntary, and you may exit at any time with an email to help@efforia.com.
Possible Benefits of Participation
No Benefit: A key risk to all studies is that there is no benefit, and that participants receive no benefit from the proposed intervention or treatment, despite the financial payment the participant has made.
There is a possibility that there will be no measurable benefit to you, other than seeing reports that the intervention or treatment had no measurable impact.
Possible Serious Adverse Events & Side Effects
Interventional New Drug Application: Clay Plant Pot
Risk Assessment Report
The following is a summary of known risks. However, research is limited, and there may be risks not covered by this document, risks that are currently unknown or unforeseen. Please consider these risks carefully, do your own research, and talk to a professional who knows you well and has expertise in this area, like your personal physician.
Introduction and Summary of Known Risks
The Clay Plant Pot, primarily intended for decorative and gardening purposes, generally poses minimal health risks when used appropriately. However, potential risks may arise from improper handling, misuse, or exposure to broken materials.
In the Case of an Adverse Event
If you experience any injury or adverse effect related to the use of the Clay Plant Pot, seek immediate medical attention by calling 911, especially if the injury is severe. Once any acute situation has passed, please contact Efforia to report the incident.
Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
The following table summarizes the theoretical side effects associated with the Clay Plant Pot, along with their relative incidence and potential for recovery:
Theoretical side effects | Relative incidence | Recovery |
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Cuts or lacerations from broken pot | Low likelihood | Healing post-treatment |
Allergic reactions to clay or other materials | Very low likelihood | Symptoms subside after discontinuation |
Heavy metal exposure from painted or treated pots | Low likelihood | Depends on extent of exposure |
Musculoskeletal strain from handling heavy pots | Low to moderate likelihood | Recovery with rest and proper handling |
Frustration and irritation | Low likelihood | Typically resolves with experience and time |
Efforia's limitations in providing direct medical support
Efforia does not provide direct medical support or emergency services. Users should contact local emergency services in the event of a serious health issue.
Long-Term Dependence Issues
No long-term dependence issues have been identified with the use of the Clay Plant Pot in gardening or decorative settings.
Legality and Regulatory Compliance
The use of Clay Plant Pots is generally legal and does not contravene regulations set by major organizations such as the World Anti-Doping Association, National Collegiate Athletic Association, or corporate workplace standards. However, users should ensure that any modifications or uses comply with local regulations and standards, particularly if used in public or professional settings.
This report aims to provide comprehensive information on the safety and risks associated with the Clay Plant Pot. Future updates and revisions may occur as more information becomes available or as regulatory guidelines change.
Inappropriate Participants Inclusion/Exclusion
To proceed, please provide the specific risks informed consent and the intervention details so that I can generate the table for you.
Privacy & Security Risks
We are doing everything we can think of to keep your data private and confidential. However, there is no such thing as no risk. Potential participants should review the Efforia general privacy policy, which is available here: https://efforia.com/privacy-policy/
There may be very certain limits to the rights of your privacy:
- We may reach out to local help if we have reason to believe you may be a harm to yourself and/or others.
- Regulators, like the FDA or similar agency, or Institutional Review boards may review records that have your identifying information.
What to do if you have a study related injury
Make very clear that you should seek local medical care first, if necessary. Efforia cannot provide emergency medical care or diagnosis. However, it is important to contact Efforia in case you experience any problems, have any side effects, or have any study-related injury after you've received any necessary treatment. We want to make sure others are aware of potential risks.
Study related injury care and compensation
Efforia is not able to offer financial compensation nor to absorb the costs of medical treatment should you be injured as a result of participating in this research. Efforia makes no commitment to provide free medical care or payment for any unfavorable outcomes resulting from participation in this research.
In the case of medical emergency
In the case of medical emergency please dial 911 immediately. Do not attempt to contact Efforia until after the emergency has passed. Access local in-person medical assistance immediately.
If at any time you feel like you may be a danger to yourself or others, please dial 988 for the National Suicide Prevention hotline. Help is available.
Alternatives to Participating in the Study
Since this study is for research only, the only other choice would be not to be in the study. If this study does not seem quite right or too expensive for your specific purposes, Efforia is dedicated to making other studies available. You may click on the Efforia logo in the upper portion of the page and find a different study that may be more appropriate.
Your Rights as a Participant
Efforia's Ethical Considerations: Efforia upholds the same high ethical standards in research as seen in pharmaceutical and academic studies, despite only hosting and not sponsoring or conducting these studies. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary, and you are free to withdraw at any time without any adverse consequences. You are not giving up any rights by signing this document.
Efforia may remove you from the study if you have violated Efforia's overall terms and conditions, privacy policy, or have a conflict of interest. Efforia may also remove you from the study in the interest of safety based on individual or community findings.
Privacy and Confidentiality
You have a right to privacy and confidentiality in this research effort. Your personal information is protected through robust measures ensuring anonymity or confidentiality. All data processing is designed to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access and misuse.
Right to Your Own Results
Participants have the right to a complete explanation of the research once their involvement concludes, particularly if the study involves any form of deception like placebos or controls.
The Right to Leave a Study without Penalty at Any Time
If you decide to withdraw from the study, you can do so at any time by visiting your Profile page, selecting "Your Protocols," and clicking "Leave." Upon leaving, you will be refunded for any consumable products that have not yet been shipped. For non-consumable products, a full refund will be issued upon their return in accordance with our return policy. This ensures that you can participate in the study with the assurance that your financial contributions are handled fairly and with respect for your consumer rights.
Conflict of Interest Statement
As part of our commitment to ethical conduct and transparency in our citizen science clinical trial, it is essential to disclose the unique structure of our study. This clinical trial is hosted by Efforia, but it is uniquely sponsored by you, the participants. Efforia serves solely as the platform provider and does not sponsor or influence the study outcomes.
Efforia takes a transaction fee on all the products and services included in this protocol. Otherwise, we have no financial interest or conflicts of interest. To further reduce conflicts of interest, we will remind you once if you do not complete enrollment in this study. We will not remarket to you, nor otherwise push you to join the study.
How we Reduce Conflicts of Interest
It is crucial that participants do not have any financial relationship with the intervention methods or measurement providers used in the trial, nor should they be employees, investors, stakeholders, or protocol authors associated with these entities. Participation under such conflicts of interest could significantly compromise the study's integrity and the validity of its results.
Consequences of Conflict of Interest Non-Compliance
Should you fail to disclose such a conflict of interest or if a breach of this policy is discovered, you will be subject to immediate suspension from this platform and payments may not be refunded.
By joining this trial, you affirm that you understand the above conflict of interest restrictions and agree to comply fully with them. Your participation is valued, and your adherence to these guidelines ensures the validity and reliability of our collective scientific efforts.
Data Protections
Describe how data will be collected, used, and protected, ensuring compliance with data protection laws. You own your own data, and it will be housed on Efforia indefinitely until you otherwise tell us to delete it by emailing help@efforia.com.
What you can do to improve your privacy and security
As part of participating in this study, you will receive notifications via email, SMS, or push notification when new study tasks like questionnaires and reminders are ready for you. You can adjust your communication preferences in the Efforia application at any time. If you do not want to receive notifications from this study, do not press the Accept button. You can decide not to join this study and will not receive notifications. To ensure others don’t see these alerts, you should make sure your phone or desktop computer and your email accounts are protected by a password, pin, or other form of "access control." You should also avoid sharing your accounts with others or sharing your account passwords. As this study is hosted in Efforia, it is governed by a set of privacy and confidentiality standards that put you, as a participant, in control. You can learn more about Your Privacy and Security rights on Efforia here: https://efforia.com/privacy-policy.
Who will have access to your data?
Efforia will have access to your data. There may be partners who also have access to your data, like labs and connected health devices.
What will we do with your data
We will use the data to show you your own personal results and pool your results with other participants to provide general outcomes. We will not use your information connected with your name or anything that connects the data with you without your permission.
Authorization to Use and Disclose Protected Health Information
If you decide to take part in this study, the study doctor and study staff may use and share protected health information (PHI) about you to conduct the study. Protected health information may come from your medical or research records. Protected health information may include the following:
- Name
- Location
- Dates
- Phone Numbers
- Email Addresses
- Internet protocol (IP) address numbers
The study staff may share protected health information about you with the following authorized users to ensure the quality of the study conduct and study data:
- Efforia
- The Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP);
- Univo Institutional Review Board; and
- University of Portsmouth Ethics Review Board
- Other regulatory agencies
Once your protected health information has been shared with authorized users, it may no longer be protected by federal privacy laws and could possibly be used or disclosed in ways other than what is listed in this section.
Your permission to use and share protected health information about you will end after you have completed the study and any after-study related activities unless you revoke your permission sooner.
You can revoke your permission to use and share protected health information about you at any time by contacting the study doctor listed on the first page of this document. If you revoke your permission, you will not be able to stay in this study. No new protected health information will be collected after your request has been received. The protected health information about you that has already been collected may still be used and given to others as described in this section.
If you decide not to sign and date this document, you will not be able to take part in the study. However, you may continue to use and consume anything you've purchased to be part of the study outside the study.
California Experiential Research Subject’s Bill of Rights
Participants can learn about the California Experiential Research Subject Bill of Rights by accessing the Efforia privacy policy here: https://efforia.com/privacy-policy.
Who to Contact for Questions or Concerns
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this study or to report a study-related injury, contact:
HELP@EFFORIA.COM
OR CLICK THE CHAT BUTTON ON YOUR SCREEN
We will immediately respond with an automated message giving you a sense of how long a more meaningful response will take based on the volume of other requests.
(646) 679-2479. If no one is available, please leave a message.
We will typically respond to telephone messages in three to five business days.
If you are unable to reach anyone at the number(s) listed above and you require immediate (life-threatening) medical attention, please dial 911 in the US/Canada or 999 in the UK and/or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you do not want to talk to the investigator or study staff, if you have concerns or complaints about the research, or to ask questions about your rights as a study subject, you may contact Univo IRB. Univo IRB is an independent committee that helps to protect the rights and welfare of research participants. If you have any questions about your rights and welfare as a research participant, or have concerns or complaints regarding this research study, please contact:
Univo IRB
(919) 910-7743 or via email at info@univo-group.com.
Univo IRB
4509 Creedmoor Road Suite 403
Raleigh, NC 27612
Additional questions and closing
Efforia and Univo have approved the information in this consent form and have given approval to publish this study. This does not mean Efforia or BRANY have approved your being in the study. You must consider the information in this consent form for yourself and decide if you want to be in this study.
If you have questions, please contact help@efforia.com. It is up to you to do additional research and talk to your physician before joining a study.