The Human Participant Protection Program (HP3) is a custom GPT system designed to support ethical research in the Edge Sciences, particularly for independent researchers without access to traditional institutional ethics review boards. HP3 offers tailored feedback on research proposals to ensure studies meet ethical standards and protect participants’ rights, privacy, and welfare.
HP3 reviews proposals for risks, informed consent, and data privacy, providing personalized recommendations to improve study design and address biases. It also helps researchers create clear consent forms to ensure participants fully understand the research.
A key feature of HP3 is its open-access database, where study submissions, revisions, and final decision letters are stored. This transparency helps keep researchers accountable by making the review process visible to peers and the public. It ensures that ethical guidelines are consistently followed, encourages best practices, and fosters trust in the research process. The open-access model also promotes learning and continuous improvement within the research community.
