How will the benefits and risks of taking part in ARROW be explained to the children/carers?
All carers and children being screened for ARROW are given information on the study objectives and procedures involved. This is generally done by a team of trained counsellors and nurses who provide them with a detailed information sheet (approved by ethics committees) to take home. They are then asked to return about 2 weeks later to enrol in the study, to give them plenty of time to consider and discuss ARROW with family or friends. At the enrolment visit there is further opportunity to ask any questions. Once all concerns have been addressed, carers and children (where appropriate) will then sign a formal trial consent form.
