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Does research involving prisoners not conducted or supported by HHS require Secretarial consultation?
No, research proposals in category (iii) or (iv) that are not conducted or supported by HHS do not require a Secretarial consultation, nor do they require certification to OHRP.
Last Reviewed: 12/01/2010
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