Do minors always need the permission of their parents or guardians to participate in research?
You should assume that the permission of one or both parents or of the legal guardian will be required, unless you document that the criteria in 45 CFR Part 46.408(c) have been met, as requested in the WSIRB Research Application, Appendix I, Section 3, and the WSIRB approves a waiver of parental permission.
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