The IRBMED has developed an assent template for researchers to use in developing an assent document appropriate for children ages 10 to 14. It is available here . Below are frequently asked questions about assent. Links to additional information are...

Research records include, but may not be limited to, consent forms case report forms (CRFs) subject-specific forms for adverse events, notes to file, and protocol deviations Record retention must be consistent with IRB-approved methods for data...

The following information applies to the conduct of clinical research at the University of Michigan under ICH-GCP E6(R2) Guidelines. International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ) standards (ICH-GCP) standards are fully...

This page provides guidance on policies and practices related to CBR activities. It is not an exhaustive set of instructions on how you should complete your HUM application for creating a biospecimen collection. IRBMED may require more information...

The term “ test article ” is found in the FDA regulations on Protection of Human Subjects ( 21 CFR 50.3, Definitions (j)). The term includes drugs (including botanicals, biologicals , and gene therapy, and genetically derived products that meet the...

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...

Review of data and/or biospecimens preparatory to research are not regulated under the Common Rule if any data obtained is not used for future research. However, if you or any member of the study team will be accessing Protected Health Information (...

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule governs the use and release of a patient's personal health information, also known as Protected Health Information (PHI) , by a covered entity . To use and/or disclose PHI...

Research on coded private information , or on non-identifiable information, is not regulated under the Common Rule . However, HIPAA Privacy Rule protections apply if a coded or non-identifiable data set contains Protected Health Information (PHI) in...