Re:L-Theanine Experiment (1 Month)
by rgejman on Thursday December 03, 2015 @08:51AM
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I don't think your platform is exempt from the "common rule" requirement to obtained oversight from an IRB.
The fact that L-theanine is obtainable over the counter is not material. If you study the effects of aspirin on cancer outcomes, you must still obtain consent and IRB review.
A supplements distributor that records whether supplements work is still engaging in human subjects research.
The fact that L-theanine is obtainable over the counter is not material. If you study the effects of aspirin on cancer outcomes, you must still obtain consent and IRB review.
A supplements distributor that records whether supplements work is still engaging in human subjects research.