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Research Involving Vulnerable Populations

  • Pregnant Women, Human Fetuses and Neonates

    Because research may pose additional and/or unknown risks to pregnant women, human fetuses and neonates, the regulations require additional safeguards in research. These safeguards are found in 45 CFR 46, Subpart B.

  • Prisoners

    This page provides additional regulatory protections described in 45 CFR 46, Subpart C and applicable policies and guidance documents.

  • Children

    This page provides additional regulatory protections described in 45 CFR 46, Subpart D and applicable policies and guidance documents

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