To assure that study teams are utilizing the most recent IRB approved versions of study documents when making modifications at the time of amendment or when addressing requested changes by IRBMED staff or reviewers, IRBMED has standardized practices...

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...

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...

Convened Board review and approval of research designed to study incarcerated persons, or persons likely to become incarcerated , is a multistep process and must be conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 46 Subparts A (Common Rule)...

This policy operates subject to the Medical School Governing UMMS Research Biorepositories Policy ("Research Biorepositories Policy") and applies to all Central Biorepository (CBR) resources. This policy establishes a framework for appropriate...

Updated November 2, 2021 Electronic and remote informed consent procedures are permitted by IRBMED and must meet the same regulatory and institutional requirements of an in-person paper-based informed consent process. This guidance is intended for...

04/23/2021: This page has been archived. This transition is largely complete. All new applications are evaluated according to 2018 Revised Common Rule. With questions, contact your IRB staff. On January 21, 2019 most provisions of the Revised Common...

Investigators are responsible for understanding and following the IRBMED Guidance for non-English speaking subjects before using the forms below. Please note, the instructions on this page are for filling out the form, NOT the guidance for using a...

This template should be used when creating an Eligibility Screening Informed Consent document. This template may be used only for eligibility screening and only if screening procedures pose no more than minimal risk to subjects. You may not use this...