Document Translation Requirement

Researchers sometimes need to prepare consent forms and other documents in languages other than English due to the diversity of their participants. Thus, the consent forms/other documents need to be written in Spanish or other languages so participants can read them and make an informed decision about participation in the research project.

At the May 20, 2016, meeting, the TDMHSAS IRB voted that researchers must have documents written in languages other than English translated by a certified translator or an affidavit of translation/certification of accuracy. Therefore, all proposals for review by the TDMHSAS IRB submitting translated documents must ensure those documents meet this requirement.