If a quorum is lost because members recuse themselves, no action may be taken on the protocol. The Chair should provide a brief explanation of any expedited actions. Risks to subjects are reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits, if any, to subjects, and the importance of knowledge that may reason- ably be expected to result. Subject selection is equitable. Additional safeguards required for subjects likely to be vulnerable to coercion or undue influence.
Subject safety is maximized.
Additional considerations 1. The research involves no more than minimal risk to subjects. The research involves more than minimal risk to subjects. Money or other compensation for participation in research is not considered to be a benefit, but rather compensation for research-related inconveniences. The research involves no prospect of direct benefit to individual subjects, but is likely to yield generalizable knowledge about the subject s disorder or condition.