Other Vulnerable Populations

Individuals who are elderly, prisoners [46.301-306], pregnant [46.201-211], mentally-disabled, ill, economically or educationally-disadvantaged, do not speak English, etc., are likely to be vulnerable to coercion or undue influence and therefore require special precautions in research procedures [46.111(7b)].  Include additional safeguards in the protocol, recruitment and consent procedures to ensure that the rights and welfare of these participants are being protected adequately.