Generally minimal risk means that in a study involving human participants, the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are not greater than those ordinarily encountered in one’s daily life or during routine physical examinations or tests (45 CFR 46.102(j)). However, this definition raises certain questions—more specifically, should minimal risk be defined based on the context of the study, or the category of the subject?
Examining a study in which athletes were asked to run at high speeds on a treadmill, Mark Fox, MD, PhD, will explore the question of how minimal risk should be defined. Should we look at the risk that comes inherently with sprinting and treadmill use, or should we look at the participants being athletes when defining minimal risk? Dr. Fox will explore this and other relevant questions in his talk, which will be hosted online via Zoom. Register to attend here.