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Scope Note
The Office of Extramural Research (OER) has developed a quick decision tool that should assist you with determining if your research involves human subjects, may be considered exempt from Federal regulations, or is not considered human subjects research. This tool should not be used as the sole determination of exemption.
Tip
This tool uses the 2018 Revised
Common Rule requirements. For more information, please visit OHRP’s page