What procedures are necessary to enroll jail detainees or prisoners in a study?
Detainees and prisoners can only be asked to participate in research which might potentially benefit the persons themselves or a group to which they belong. No research with prisoners or detainees may be exempted from review. Consent procedures must include clear language that there will be no repercussions to the potential subject should he/she decide not to participate, and no special consideration (such as early release) will be given should they decide to participate. Procedures for maintaining strict confidentially should also be used, and described in the consent form. By law, a prisoner advocate must participate in the the IRB review of all research with Jail detainees. For this reason, you may not enroll Jail detainees in an approved protocol unless recruiting from this population was specifically requested and approved. Responsible Investigators are responsible for instructing research personnel about this restriction, and remind them that detainees are usually distinguishable
