Guidance
Aug 14, 2023

Secondary Use research

Secondary Use research is subject to IRB oversight if investigators "obtain identifiable private data or identifiable biospecimens.” This is because the regulatory definition of “human subjects research” is met whenever an investigator obtains, uses...
Tags: MiChart Data Use Biorepository Use
Guidance
Apr 7, 2023

Retention of Research Data/Biospecimens

This document provides guidance on completing the IRB application and the informed consent document(s) for IRBMED applications (under IRBMED oversight) that are planning to collect data/biospecimens directly from research participants with an...
Guidance
Aug 26, 2022

Radiation Exposure Guide

Ionizing radiation includes x-rays, beta-rays, gamma-rays, neutrons, and other high-speed particles. When subjects are exposed to ionizing radiation as part of their study activity, the risks incurred from radiation exposure must be assessed by the...
Tags: Regulatory Study Teams
Guidance
Dec 15, 2021

Waivers and Alterations under OHRP, FDA and HIPAA

Common Rule regulations and FDA guidance , and HIPAA regulations each allow for an IRB to approve research that departs from the usual requirements regarding the participant’s free and informed decision to participate in the study, or regarding the...
Templates
Jun 14, 2021

Standard Informed Consent Template

New IRBMED studies should most often use the latest Standard Informed Consent template available on this webpage. Specialty Consent Templates may be appropriate for low-risk studies with simpler study methodologies.
Guidance
Mar 18, 2021

Assent of Children in Research

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...
Guidance
Mar 8, 2021

Children in Research

The involvement of children of any age in human subjects research involves additional regulatory and ethical considerations. Resources on the main categories for consideration follow. Children are persons who have not attained the legal age for...
Guidance
Oct 21, 2020

Prisoners in Research

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)...
Guidance
Jul 29, 2020

Seeking Reconsent from Research Participants

Informed consent is an ongoing, interactive process throughout a participant’s study involvement, rather than a one-time information session. In addition to encouraging subjects to ask questions and raise concerns, it may become necessary to seek...
Templates
May 11, 2020

Humanitarian Use Device (HUD) Informed Consent Template

This template should be used when submitting the Humanitarian Use Device (HUD) informed consent documents. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines a Humanitarian Use Device (HUD) as “a medical device intended to benefit patients in the...
Guidance
Jan 16, 2019

Transition to 2018 Regulations - ARCHIVED

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...

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