Inclusion of Minors in Research
The human subjects regulations include a number of provisions related to the inclusion of minors in research.
describes the IRB’s regulatory requirements when minors are involved in research.
If you are conducting research that includes interactions with minors, you must also comply with Pennsylvania's Act 153 and Â鶹¹ÙÍø's policy on Protection of Minors. Contact Â鶹¹ÙÍø's Child Protection Operations office for details.