Recruitment & Study Population Questions/Answers
Investigators employ fair and equitable recruitment and avoid undue influence or coercion.
Investigators should have a justifiable rationale for inclusion of vulnerable populations.
If vulnerable populations are to be recruited, investigators comply with regulatory requirements and apply additional safeguards for protecting the subjects' rights and welfare.
Answers
Describe some key points for ethical and respectful recruitment methods.
- Respect Privacy – consider time and setting for recruitment activities, including online settings
- Equitable Selection - Proportionate Distribution; not targeting or excluding based on convenience
- Undue Influence – No finders fees or recruitment bonus to study staff; appropriate IRB-approved ads; use of third party if investigator is an authority figure
- No Cold Contacts – contact by personnel with legitimate access or through individuals with established relationships
- Compensation – appropriate amount, method, and timing
What additional provisions do you employ for protection of vulnerable populations, groups vulnerable to undue influence, or populations with cultural considerations?
There are additional provisions for protection of vulnerable populations and potential participants who are vulnerable to coercion or undue influence.
See the following Guidance/Policy Documents for groups included in your research:
- Adults with Impaired Consent Capacity Policy
- UK IRB Policy on Children in Research
- Protection of Human Subjects in Research Involving HIV Testing
- Summary on Prisoners Regulations – OHRP Video Series Prisoner Review
- Guidance for Enrolling Students as Research Subjects
- Guidance for Enrolling K-12 Students as Research Subjects
- Research Involving Economically or Educationally Disadvantaged Persons
