Research involving children diagram The following flow diagram provides researchers guidance as to when minors may consent for themselves and when parents or guardians may consent on behalf of a child to participate in research.
Can the minor consent for themselves? Refer to HRP-013 Legally Authorized Representatives, Children, and Guardians
Parent(s) biological or adoptive parent(s)?
Obtain consent (Per HRP-090)
Guardian? Refer to HRP-001 for definition
Obtain consent (Per HRP-090)
Court-approved guardian?
Foster or ward of the state?
Refer to HRP-001 for definition
Must have court approval to consent for experimental treatment*
Obtain consent (Per HRP-090)
Must have court approval to consent for experimental treatment*
Key Resources
DHHS & FDA regulations for research involving children (Subpart D) University of Minnesota standard operating procedures, worksheets, and checklists for research involving children (HRPP Toolkit: HRP-001, HRP-013, HRP-090, HRP-091, HRP-416) University of Minnesota policy (IRB POL-403c) *Minnesota statutes that affect research (§524.5-207) Version 1.0 2/22/2017
Research-involving-children-diagram.pdf
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