Question

Identify the following groups that are protected in the federal regulations (45 CFR 46), specifically in Subparts B, C, and D with additional protections:
A. Pregnant women, prisoners, children
B. Prisoners, children, and older adults
C. Pregnant women, prisoners, and individuals who are economically disadvantaged
D. Children, prisoners, and individuals who are critically ill

Answer 1

Federal regulations (45 CFR 46), subparts B, C, and D provide additional protections for certain populations in research.  The following groups that are protected in the federal regulations (45 CFR 46), specifically in Subparts B, C, and D with additional protections - pregnant women, prisoners, and individuals who are economically disadvantaged. The answer is C.

Subpart B — Additional Protections for Pregnant Women, Human Fetuses and Neonates Involved in Research

Subpart C — Additional Protections Pertaining to Biomedical and Behavioural Research Involving Prisoners as Subjects

Subpart D — Additional Protections for Children Involved as Subjects in Research