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TYPES OF IRB REVIEW

This information may help you to determine which form to file with the IRB for your proposed research project involving human subjects.

You may not begin contacting prospective subjects or collecting data until you have received IRB approval.

Definitions:

Minimal Risk means that the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are not greater in and of themselves than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations or tests. The use of vulnerable or sensitive groups, such as minors, pregnant women, prisoners, and alcoholics, are considered a higher risk category.

Types of Review:

Type of Review	Guidelines
Full Board	Required for research that exposes participants to risk that is greater than what they would normally be exposed to on a typical day, or for research that involves special population groups. EXAMPLES: Non-minimal risk projects which investigate, for example, sexual orientation, substance abuse, eating disorders, religious orientation, veteran or wartime experiences, or which reveal social security numbers, salary, or criminal history.
Exempt	Research that may be anonymous, does not normally involve minors or tape recording, and the collection of data poses no greater risk than normally would be expected on a typical day. EXAMPLES: Research on the effectiveness of instructional techniques; minimal risk surveys where the researchers identify themselves and the research.
Expedited	Research that may use minors, may have confidential collection of data, and exposes participants to risk that is not greater than what they would normally be exposed to on a typical day. EXAMPLES: Minimal risk research involving the use of audio or videotapes or previously collected and usually anonymous data; minimal risk behavioral research such as oral history, focus group, or program evaluation.

Note that the board will make the final determination whether your application is appropriate for full, expedited, or exempt review. The board may request additional information or revision of materials or procedures before approval.

See Also:

	Continuing Review
	Project Addenda

Estimated Time to Receive Response from the IRB:

	FULL BOARD REVIEW:	1 week after full board meeting
	EXPEDITED REVIEW:	2 weeks after receipt
	EXEMPT REVIEW:	1 week after receipt
	CONTINUING REVIEW:
	PROJECT ADDENDA:

A quicker response time is dependent, in part, on whether the application is neatly and completely filled out, avoids the use of jargon, and includes copies of all pertinent materials.

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