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Evaluation

2025 SBER Conference

Social, Behavioral, and Educational Research

Foundations of Research Ethics and Oversight

A04 - Potentially Controversial Research Involving Children in 2025: Challenges, Considerations, and Solutions for SBER IRBs

Thursday, November 6, 2025
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM ET
Human Subject Research - HSR Deep Dive Series Call for Session Proposal - CSP CIP Accredited
Children are recognized as a vulnerable population in research and receive special protections under Subpart D of the HHS regulations (45 CFR 46). Given a shifting policy landscape, research involving children may raise issues that are now controversial, resulting in growing layers of complexity that IRBs must consider when reviewing SBER research. How do IRBs determine what research involving children is appropriate? What easily overlooked factors must IRBs now consider when evaluating submissions and applying federal regulations and guidance? This session will equip attendees with a solid ethical and regulatory framework to thoughtfully evaluate the inclusion of child participants in research in 2025.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss regulatory requirements and available flexibilities for research involving children
  • Explore how regulatory frameworks guide decision-making about including minors in research when the context, subject matter, or method may be controversial
  • Analyze case studies of research involving children and examine effective IRB review strategies that successfully minimize participant risk