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Can research involving prisoners be approved under expedited review?
Yes, however, because of the vulnerability of prisoners, OHRP recommends that all research involving prisoners be reviewed by the convened IRB. If the research is reviewed under the expedited review procedure, OHRP recommends that the IRB member(s) reviewing the research include a prisoner or prisoner representative. OHRP's website includes guidance on the use of expedited review procedures and the list of expedited review categories.
Last Reviewed: 01/20/2011
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