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Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Human Subjects and IRB Related Terms

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There are currently 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter M.
Minimal Risk
The probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research that are not greater in and of themselves than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations or tests. For research involving prisoners Minimal Risk is the probability and magnitude of physical or psychological harm that is normally encountered in the daily lives, or in the routine medical, dental, or psychological examination of healthy persons.

Modification
Any change to an IRB-approved study protocol, regardless of the level of review it receives initially.
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