‘Families for Health’ Research Study

Participant Information Sheet for Children

(Version 1, 28/7/11, Warwickshire)

1. What is research? Why is the project being done?

Research is a way we try to find out the answers to questions. We want to see if the ‘Families for Health’programme helps children with their weight.

2. Why have I been asked to take part?

We want families to take part who have children aged between 6 to 11 years who may have a problem with their weight.

3. Did anyone else check the study is OK to do?

Before any research is allowed to happen, it has to be checked by a group of people called a Research Ethics Committee. They make sure that the research is fair. Your project has been checked by Coventry and Warwickshire Research Ethics Committee.

4. Do I have to take part?

No, taking part is your choice. You and your Mum/Dad or carer can decide if you are going to take part.

5. What will happen if I take part in the research?

Your family will bechosen by chance to either join the ‘Families for Health’ programme orto continue to receive the care you usually receive. The ‘Families for Health’ programme is 10 weeks long, and you would come with your Mum, Dad or carer.

We would like to measureyou and ask you to fill in a questionnairethree times over the next year. These measurements will be made at your home. You will not need to miss any school.

Start of Study

3 Months

12Months

6. Is there another sort of help I can have instead?

Warwickshire’s ‘Change 4 Life’ advisors can help your family.

7. Will joining in help me?

We cannot promise the research study will help you but the information we get might help treat young people with weight problems better in the future.

8.What happens when the research stops?

Further support will be identified for your family when the research study stops.

9. Will my medical details be kept private if I take part? Will anyone else know I’m doing this?

We will keep information about you very private. We will let your doctor (GP) know that you are taking part, unless you or your Mum/Dad or carer do not want us to tell them.

10. What if I don’t want to do the research anymore?

If at any time you don’t want to do the research anymore, just tell your parents, the group leaders or the researchers. They will not be cross with you.

11. Who can I talk to if I have some questions?

Your Mum, Dad or carer, or the research person who visits your house.