Human Subjects Protections (HSP) refers to the ethical and regulatory safeguards designed to protect individuals who participate in research.
Core HSP elements include informed consent, risk minimization, privacy protections, equitable selection, and independent ethical review with ongoing oversight. These protections guide protocol design, safety monitoring, and handling of participant data and specimens. Compliance supports ethical integrity and helps ensure research risks are justified by anticipated benefits and scientific value. Strong HSP practices are foundational to public trust and lawful research conduct.