what is the rule on research when children are involved
The Informed Consent Process with Children. Children are persons who have not attained the legal age for consent to treatments or procedures involved in research; in New York State anyone under the age of 18 is considered a child. When children are involved in a research activity it is necessary to obtain their assent and the permission of their parents. Assent is defined as a child's affirmative agreement to participate in research.