Glossary of Human Subjects and IRB Related Terms
There are currently 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter U.
Unanticipated Problem Involving Risks to Subjects or Others
Any information that is (1) unanticipated and (2) indicates that subjects or others are at increased risk of harm.
Undue Influence
occurs through an offer of excessive or inappropriate reward or other proposition in order to obtain compliance (generally, offers that get people to do things they would not otherwise do). For example, an investigator may offer students extra credit if they participate in research. If this is the only way a student can earn extra credit, then the investigator is unduly influencing the potential subjects. However, if comparable, non-research alternatives are also offered for extra credit, this possibility of undue influence is lessened.