Research Involving Vulnerable Populations - Research Involving Human Subjects

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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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