With the most recent IRBIS update, the application logic rules were changed regarding the Multi-Site Screening question (#6 on the Screening Questions page). The original purpose of the question was … Read more
The IRB Meetings and Deadlines Calendar has been published for 2021 on the OHRE website. With the restructuring of the boards to remove the designations of Biomedical, Non-biomedical, and Safety … Read more
In order to assure recruitment procedures adequately protect the rights and welfare of prospective subjects, the IRB must review and approve all advertisement and recruitment materials for research conducted under … Read more
As of 10/26/2020 the “Transmission of Sensitive Information” standard has been updated. Although the standard is broader than communication with research subjects, it is inclusive of them as well and … Read more
Informed consent is more than a just a form for the subject to sign, it is a verbal and written process by which the investigator provides adequate and appropriate information … Read more
All initial studies approved on or after January 20, 2019 are governed by new IRB regulations (the Revised Common Rule). One of the new requirements is the addition of a … Read more
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Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) is a web-based training package on issues relating to human subjects research. The program contains modules on topics like informed consent, vulnerable populations, ethical principles, … Read more
These can be confusing adjectives when referring to study data. Included below is a mini-glossary to help you with your IRB applications. [list][li]Coded Data are coded when a link will exist between … Read more
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