Expedited studies are research projects that meet one of the categories under 46.110 and involve minimal risk. Full board studies are those the IRB determines does not fall under exempt or expedited ...

The IRB Office published an updated version of the informed consent template. The template and instructions for uploading this form in eRA have been posted to the Forms & Templates page. For your ...

The goal of the informed consent process is to ensure that the research participant is treated with respect and human dignity. This is achieved by safeguarding and advocating for the participant's ...

The goal of the informed consent process is to ensure that the research subject is treated with respect and human dignity. The process does this by safeguarding and advocating for the subject's right ...

Federal regulations require that researchers obtain legally effective, documented, voluntary informed consent from prospective subjects (or subjects' legally authorized representatives) before ...

Obtaining informed consent is a basic ethical obligation and a legal requirement for researchers. This requirement is founded on the principle of respect for persons. Potential participants must be ...

Exempt studies do not require signatures of participants, but a consent or study information sheet should be provided to participants prior to enrolling in the study. Non-exempt studies are required ...

Adoption of hypofractionated radiotherapy for early-stage invasive breast cancer after publication of randomized trials. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2014 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This ...

Prior research suggests that parents undervalue long-term risks associated with their children’s participation in research studies. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate parental understanding ...

This multipart review provides an overview of innovative approaches to improving and expanding the informed consent process for researchers and participants, along with short essays covering specific ...