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In federal research regulations, exempt research represents the lowest level of risk and includes studies such as the evaluation of normal educational activities, the use of standard, non-sensitive psychological measures that maintain confidentiality, or research utilizing existing public data. Once this type of research receives initial approval, it is considered exempt from regular, continuous review by an institutional review board.

Exempt Research

Greater than minimal risk research involves studies that expose participants to risks exceeding those encountered in daily life or during routine physical or psychological evaluations. Because they pose an elevated level of potential harm—such as the potential to cause psychological distress or harm that is more than minor and temporary—these studies do not qualify for exempt or expedited review. Instead, their research protocols must undergo a rigorous, comprehensive review by the full institutional review board (IRB).

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