Guidance
Jan 16, 2019

Exempt Human Subjects Research

This page contains information regarding human subjects research that falls within the federal exemption categories or U-M exemption categories . Exempt human subjects research does require an application and determination in the eResearch system...
Guidance
Jan 16, 2019

Federal Exemption Categories

Federal regulations governing human subjects protection specify categories of “human subjects research” that are “exempt from this policy.” [ 45 CFR 46.104 ]. The federal exemption categories are revised and expanded as part of Revised Common Rule (...
Guidance
Jan 16, 2019

Transition to 2018 Regulations

On January 21, 2019 most provisions of the Revised Common Rule become fully effective ("Effective Date” and "general compliance date"; single IRB-of-Record provisions will go into effect in January 2020). As of that date, the eResearch system...
Guidance
May 7, 2018

FDA Expanded Access Program at the University of Michigan

For assistance in obtaining approval to use an Expanded Access investigational product, contact MICHR IND / IDE Investigator Assistance Program (MIAP) by emailing UM-Expanded-Access-Request@med.umich.edu The FDA Expanded Access program allows a...
Guidance
Jan 3, 2018

NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy

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...
Guidance
Feb 17, 2017

Tips on the REP Application and Supplement Form

An REP application must include an Application Supplement Form, uploaded in Section 08 . The Application Supplement Form, in combination with the eResearch Repository application (REP), to provides a comprehensive overview of the repository's...
Guidance
Dec 13, 2016

Emergency Use of a Test Article in Life-Threatening Circumstances

This guidance describes the circumstances regarding Expanded Access Emergency Use ( Emergency Use ) of an investigational product (drug, biologic , or device) and the procedures to be followed before or immediately following the emergency use of an...
Guidance
Apr 16, 2015

Unanticipated Problems Involving Risks to Subjects or Others

For information about other types of required reporting, see the Adverse Events (AEs), Other Reportable Information and Occurrences (ORIOs), and Other Required Reporting page. Also see the University of Michigan Human Research Protection Program...
Guidance
Apr 12, 2013

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. More information is available here .
Guidance
Mar 8, 2013

Electronic Records and Electronic Signatures (21 CFR Part 11)

The regulations in 21 CFR Part 11 set forth the criteria under which FDA considers electronic records, electronic signatures, and handwritten signatures executed to electronic records to be trustworthy, reliable, and generally equivalent to paper...
Guidance
Apr 18, 2012

Who May Consent for Participation in Research Studies (Michigan)

Participant = Minor Participant = Incapacitated / Incompetent Adult Outpatient Psychotherapy Minor age 14 or over if seeking limited confidential outpatient psychotherapy services under M.C.L. §330.1707 Parent(s)* with legal custody or guardian† See...
Guidance
Apr 17, 2012

Federal Regulations

Regulations enforced by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 50 -- Protection of Human Subjects 21 CFR 56 -- Institutional Review Boards 21 CFR 11 -- Electronic Records; Electronic Signatures 21 CFR 312 -- Investigational New Drug (IND)...
Guidance
Apr 17, 2012

Test Articles in Research

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...
Guidance
Apr 17, 2012

Prisoners in Research

Federal Guidance [Office of Human Research Protections ( OHRP )] OHRP FAQs University of Michigan Subject becomes a prisoner / Study not previously approved to recruit prisoners seeks to enroll new subject who is a prisoner Created 4/17/2012
Guidance
Jun 17, 2011

AHRQ: Mandatory Use of Data Safety and Monitoring Plans

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality ( AHRQ ) has issued notice requiring Data Safety and Monitoring Plans (DSMPs) for certain AHRQ-conducted or -supported projects. As of May 6, 2011, the inclusion of DSMPs will be considered pa of...
Guidance
Jan 3, 2008

Record Keeping Guidelines

Investigators frequently ask how long they should keep research records after a study has ended. Because different regulations apply to different types of studies there is not a simple answer to this question. Ten years is a safe default standard,...

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