Question

Astudy that involves interviews of adults is eligible for expedited review. the researcher wants to add an adolescent population (aged 12 to 17) to the study and has designed a parental permission and assent process. no additional changes are planned. which of the following statements about review of the revised protocol is accurate? a. the research would only be eligible for expedited review if the adolescents are capable of understanding the same consent forms used for the adult population. b. the research would only be eligible for expedited review if the adolescents have been declared to be emancipated minors. c. the new research would need full review by a convened irb because children are a protected population. d. unless the nature of the questions would raise the level of risk to more than minimal for adolescents, the research would still qualify for expedited review.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. unless the nature of the questions would raise the level of risk to more than minimal for adolescents, the research would still qualify for expedited review.

Explanation:

According to the Institutional Review Board guideline, if a study poses not more than minimal risk for it participants and meets other requirement such as not including protected classes or vulnerable populations, and not using intentional deception, the study will still qualify for expedited review. However, when vulnerable individuals are involved, a full review is required.