Podcast: Common IRB Pitfalls
Take Home Points
- Language: IRB committee members are comprised of a diverse group of stakeholders, some of whom are not healthcare providers but rather other scientists and community members. Write your IRB proposal using language appropriate for lay person interpretation.
- Level of review: Is your study going to require a full, expedited, or exempted review? When in doubt, have a low threshold to consult the IRB committee before submitting your application.
- Follow directions and use spellcheck: Pay close attention, and follow the instructions when filling out the application. Don’t leave key sections blank.
- Consent form: The form should explain the risk clearly to the patient using appropriate terms at the level of a middle-school student.
- Vulnerable populations: Justify why you are including or excluding such populations, such as pregnant women, prisoners, non-English speakers, or those with cognitive impairment.
- Signatures: Do not leave this blank, and do not forget your Chair’s signature.
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