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Protection of Human Subjects: Categories of Research That May Be Reviewed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Through an Expedited Review Procedure: Guidance for Institutional Review Boards and Clinical Investigators

FinalOffice of the Commissioner,Office of Clinical Policy and Programs,Office of Clinical Policy,Office of Good Clinical Practice11/09/1998

Description

The FDA regulations for protection of human subjects can be found under part 50 (21 CFR part 50), and the regulations for the IRB’s can be found under part 56 (21 CFR part 56). The regulations require, with limited exceptions, obtaining and documenting legally effective informed consent for all human subjects of research on FDA regulated products and review of research involving human subjects by an IRB.

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

2
Marketed Drugs

Drugs already approved for marketing that may be eligible for expedited review

Medical Device

FDA intends to assess device cybersecurity based on a number of factors; demonstrate or maintain its safety and effectiveness; ensuring cybersecurity has become essential to FDA’s ability to protect the public health; Cyber-resiliency capabilities for medical devices

Regulatory Context

Attributes

1
Classified Research

Research involving human subjects that is prohibited from expedited review

Identified Hazards

Hazards

1
Invasion of Privacy

Risk factor the IRB must consider during review

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