When Can Research Participants Withdraw from a Study

question 19

Multiple Choice

When can research participants withdraw from a study?

• A) Participants may withdraw at any time in a study.
• B) Once participants have signed the informed consent, they must finish the study.
• C) If participants have not completed more than half of the study, they may withdraw.
• D) If participants compensate the researcher for time lost, they may withdraw from the study.

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