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What is the significance of the Common Rule in federal regulations?
✔✔The significance of the Common Rule lies in its establishment of ethical guidelines and
requirements for institutions conducting research involving human subjects, promoting
consistent protections across studies.
What are the key components required for informed consent under federal regulations?
✔✔Key components of informed consent include providing information about the study,
ensuring comprehension, and allowing voluntary participation without coercion or undue
influence.
How often must institutional review boards (IRBs) review ongoing research studies?
✔✔Institutional review boards (IRBs) must review ongoing research studies at least annually to
ensure continued compliance with ethical standards and regulations.
What are the potential consequences of non-compliance with federal regulations in research?
✔✔Potential consequences of non-compliance may include legal penalties, loss of federal
funding, suspension of research activities, and damage to the institution's reputation.
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, What is the role of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)?
✔✔The role of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) is to oversee and ensure
compliance with federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects in research.
What are "exempt" categories of research under federal regulations?
✔✔"Exempt" categories of research refer to specific types of studies that may not require full
IRB review, typically involving minimal risk to participants, such as surveys or educational tests.
How do federal regulations define "minimal risk" in research studies?
✔✔Federal regulations define "minimal risk" as the probability and magnitude of harm or
discomfort anticipated in the research being no greater than that encountered in daily life or
routine physical or psychological examinations.
What is the purpose of the Federalwide Assurance (FWA) in research?
✔✔The purpose of the Federalwide Assurance (FWA) is to provide a formal agreement that
institutions will comply with federal regulations governing the protection of human subjects in
research.
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