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21 CFR 56.111(a)(3): Criteria for IRB approval of research

PART 56-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARDS · Subpart C-IRB Functions and Operations

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Citation 21 CFR 56.111(a)(3)
Section Criteria for IRB approval of research
Part PART 56-INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARDS
Subpart Subpart C-IRB Functions and Operations
Subchapter 21 CFR A General
Product types cited General
Regulation text (excerpt) (3) Selection of subjects is equitable. In making this assessment the IRB should take into account the purposes of the research and the setting in which the research will be conducted and should be particularly cognizant of the special problems of research involving vulnerable populations, such as children, prisoners, pregnant women, handicapped, or mentally disabled persons, or economically or educationally disadvantaged persons.

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