Single Blind Studies : A research study done in such a way that the participants do not know (are blinded to) what treatment they are receiving to ensure the study results are not biased (the power of suggestion). Blinded studies are sometimes...

This policy aims to ensure that donor preferences are given due respect in the conduct of research projects that are facilitated by the Central Biorepository (CBR). It operates subject to the UMMS Policy Governing Tissue Sample Collection, Ownership...

PDF Version Revised 12/14/2020 NOTE: The following guidance does not apply to studies where IRBMED is relying on an external IRB for regulatory oversight ("ceding" IRB oversight). If your study is ceded, you must reach out to the IRB of Record for...

To use and/or disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) for research purposes , the HIPAA Privacy Rule in general requires that researchers obtain signed authorization from the individual. An IRB can grant a Waiver of HIPAA Authorization to permit...

All U-M IRBs ( IRBMED , IRB-HSBS , IRB-Dearborn, IRB-Flint) follow the same policy for genomic data sharing. Before submitting your application to conduct research involving genomic data sharing, please review U-M's policy page and the guidance...

Investigators sometimes receive information that has a direct impact on a research study. This information is reportable to the IRBMED . Frequently this information falls within the Adverse Event Reporting context, or it is reported to IRBMED in...

The Clinical Research Billing (CRB) process insures that services provided as part of a clinical study are billed properly to the sponsor or third-party payor. Many organizations (on campus and off) are involved, and compliance is required at...

The IRBMED Standard Operating Procedures serve as the method by which the IRBMED implements the governing rules of the HRPP Operations Manual (OM) . The IRBMED Standard Operating Procedures serve as a reference for investigators , IRBs,...