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START HERE
Please remember, you can always contact the IRB office
if you have questions. If this is your first visit, please see below.
Otherwise, click on the Meeting Dates link at left for the next
application due date.
What type of application should I submit?
The first step is to determine the approporiate application. Most
projects require an expedited review (for mimimal risk studies)
or a full committee review. Ultimately, the type of application
is based on risk to the study participants. Click on the Forms link
at left and open each application for further guidance.
When can I start my research?
Research cannot begin until you receive the signed approval letter
from the CHA IRB.
When is the next protocol submission deadline?
Click on the Meeting Dates link at left to view the 2007 calendar
year IRB meeting dates. Typically, the deadline date for new submissions
is on the first Wednesday of the month and the IRB meets on the
fourth Wednesday of the month. Both dates are subject to change.
Do I need to be certified to conduct human subject
research?
Yes, all personnel listed on the protocol who interact with
study participants must complete human subject training. The Training
Link above connects directly to approved on-line training programs.
The application will not be reviewed unless the IRB office has
a copy of the human subject certificate on file for all research
personnel interacting with patients.
What delayed approval of my protocol?
Protocols are not approved for a variety of reasons. One of the
most common errors is the reading level on the informed consent
is too high. The reading grade level must be at or below the 7th
grade level. Please click
here for a list of common problems.
Who should I contact with questions?
If you have any questions, please click on the contact link at left
if you would like to speak with someone in the IRB office. Good
luck!
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