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Definition of Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP)
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP): The agency responsible for developing, monitoring and exercising compliance over the protections afforded human subjects in all research supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Formerly called the Office for Protection from Research Risks (OPRR).