The table presents a breakdown of 2,186 responses received to the Common Rule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), categorized by respondent type. The majority of responses came from the general public (906), followed by researchers (401) and patients (245), indicating substantial engagement from both the research community and laypersons. Universities, medical centers, and Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) collectively contributed 204 responses, while individuals or entities classified as "Not Applicable" accounted for 134 responses. Professional associations, advocacy groups, and industry representatives submitted 86, 60, and 31 responses, respectively. Smaller numbers were received from biorepositories, disease registries, tribal nations, independent IRBs, advisory groups, and health departments, reflecting a range of stakeholder interests. The data underscores the diverse array of perspectives considered in the regulatory review process for human subjects research protections.
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