Research with Children

IRB requirements for research with children

• All Children 7-17 should be given an opportunity to assent to participation.
• Written parental permission is required for all research involving children.
• Assent of the child is required for children who have the capacity to comprehend aspects of the research project.
  More about Childrens' Assent

Inclusion/Exclusion of Children

Use these resources below when making decisions about the inclusion or exclusion of children in a research study:

• When it's OK to exclude children
• When it's OK to do research with children
• Flow Chart: Should Children/kids Participate in Research Study?

Also see: FAQ about Research with Children

• When is a child capable of assent?
• What about documentation of assent?
• Is assent always required?
• What should be covered in an assent process?
• Is parental permission always required?
• What should be covered in a parental permission process?
• What about documentation of parental permission?
• What about emancipated minors?
• What about minors who want to refuse therapy?