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Understanding the IRB Process
University of Tennessee Health Science Center Institutional Review Board
Overview
UTHSC IRB application
What happens after you submit your application
Types of IRB reviews
PI Response Form
How to track your application
IRB ApplicationExempt Expedited Full Board
Minimal Risk Minimal Risk More than minimal risk
Retrospective Chart Reviews
Collection of blood samples by finger, heel stick, ear stick or venipuncture
Research that involves the use of an unapproved drug
Surveys/Interviews with non-vulnerable populations that includes non-sensitive data
Prospective collection of biological specimens for research purposes by non-invasive means
Research that involves the use of an unapproved device
Analyzing Census Data
Research involving materials that have been or will be collected for non-research purposes
Research on two different teaching strategies
IRB Application
The application will guide you through the required sections depending on the type of research you are conducting;
Be sure to click Save and Continue to Next Section to save your responses and move to the next section of questions in the application;
Required questions of the application will be marked with an *;
If you forget to respond to a question the system will send you a prompt;
If you are unsure about a question, please contact the IRB office;
Once you have completed the electronic application, the system will prompt you in the Routing Form to upload any study documents (informed consent form, protocol, questionnaires, etc).
IRB Receives Submission
IRB assigns IRB Analyst
IRB assigns reviewer(s) for submissions requesting exempt or expedited review
IRB assigns a submission to an upcoming IRB meeting if the submission requires review by the full convened IRB
Institutional Review Boards
HHS Regulations (45 CFR 46) apply to research conducted by or supported by NIH
FDA Regulations (21 CFR parts 50, 56, 312, and 812) apply to research of unapproved drugs and devices
HIPAA Regulations (45 CFR parts 160 and 164)
IRB Review
Selection of subjects is equitable
Risks to subjects are minimized
Risks are reasonable in respect to the anticipated benefits
Informed consent will be secured from subject or LAR
IRB Review
Informed Consent will be properly documented
Data will be monitored to ensure safety of subjects
Adequate provisions are made to protect subject privacy and confidentiality
Appropriate additional safeguards are used to protect vulnerable subjects
IRB Review Process –Exempt & Expedited
Applications
IRB issues an approval letter, an administrative provisos or a deferral letter
IRB Analyst may return application prior to review by Board member to request additional information or ask
for clarification
Applications are assigned to an IRB Analyst and an experienced Board member(s) to review
IRB Review Process – Full Board Review
IRB issues an approval letter, an administrative proviso letter, a deferral letter, or a disapproval letter
Investigator presents study to the full convened IRB
Researcher returns the PI Response Form to the IRB office before the meeting
PI Response Form sent to investigators to address pre-review recommendations
Applications are assigned to 1-2 Board members for review
Applications are assigned to an IRB Analyst and a meeting agenda