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New consent and HIPAA templates available
The IRB has posted new informed consent and HIPAA authorization templates on its website. Both documents have been revised to advise participants that if an investigator leaves UAMS before completing a study, their study information may follow the investigator to his or her new institution. Note that information cannot leave the institution until the proper […]
Read moreReporting adverse events at CR
Studies required to submit full continuing review forms must include a list of adverse events (AEs) with their CR submissions. The IRB asks that in addition to including dates of occurrence of AEs, these reports reflect the outcome of the AE, such as “ongoing,” or “resolved.” If the date of resolution is known, please include […]
Read moreThe continuing review study summary
Continuing review, for studies that require it, is an opportunity for the IRB to reevaluate the study in its entirety to ensure the criteria for approval remain met. The IRB needs complete information about what has happened on the study in the past review period to be able to thoroughly assess the study. We have […]
Read moreAdditional review for some studies
The UAMS Research Legal Office has advised that some types of human subject research may not be allowable under recent federal and state requirements related to diversity, equity, and inclusion measures. These restrictions apply to both new studies and to those that are ongoing, per information provided by research legal. The following information was provided […]
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Institutional Review Board Members Blog
New consent and HIPAA templates available
The IRB has posted new informed consent and HIPAA authorization templates on its website. Both documents have been revised to advise participants that if an investigator leaves UAMS before completing a study, their study information may follow the investigator to his or her new institution. Note that information cannot leave the institution until the proper […]
Read moreReporting adverse events at CR
Studies required to submit full continuing review forms must include a list of adverse events (AEs) with their CR submissions. The IRB asks that in addition to including dates of occurrence of AEs, these reports reflect the outcome of the AE, such as “ongoing,” or “resolved.” If the date of resolution is known, please include […]
Read moreThe continuing review study summary
Continuing review, for studies that require it, is an opportunity for the IRB to reevaluate the study in its entirety to ensure the criteria for approval remain met. The IRB needs complete information about what has happened on the study in the past review period to be able to thoroughly assess the study. We have […]
Read moreAdditional review for some studies
The UAMS Research Legal Office has advised that some types of human subject research may not be allowable under recent federal and state requirements related to diversity, equity, and inclusion measures. These restrictions apply to both new studies and to those that are ongoing, per information provided by research legal. The following information was provided […]
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Hints to Get Your Studies Approved Faster
Yes, the UAMS Institutional Review Board looks at the big things when it reviews studies — are risks to subjects minimized? Are there appropriate provisions for obtaining the informed consent of subjects? etc. etc. But the little things can also slow down your study’s trek towards Institutional Review Board approval. Have you tracked your changes in […]
Read moreHow Do I Submit Something to the Institutional Review Board? FAQs
We get a lot of queries from people who are new to research asking about how to submit something to the UAMS Institutional Review Board. Here is a rundown of the most frequently asked questions related to Institutional Review Board submissions, and their responses. Does my project need Institutional Review Board review? Submit a human […]
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