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Which protocols will need a full review?

  • Protocols that have not received a full external peer review

  • Investigator initiated protocols

  • Pilot projects

  • Clinical trial protocols

  • Protocols intended for convened (full) IRB review

  • Expedited submissions


Which protocols will NOT need a review?

  • Immediate pass through to the IRB (no SRC review)

  • Non-human subject studies

  • Exempt submissions

  • Studies with an external review with methodology sections

  • Federal or foundation funded projects that have gone through a peer-review process of its scientific validity and feasibility, including review of the protocol

  • Industry sponsored studies with an IND or IDE reviewed by the FDA

Please note, that these protocols need a DOM PORF but will not require a full SRC review.


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