If you’re planning to lead, or join, a multisite study that uses a single IRB to oversee all sites, please let us know by sending an email to singleIRB@uams.edu.
Single IRB review works two different ways. The UAMS IRB can serve as the IRB of record for a multisite study, in which other cites cede their review to us. We can also cede our review of a study done here to an outside IRB. Because each institution handles this ceding differently, letting us know up front that you’re planning to use a single IRB can help get the administrative process started. We can also help you start the CLARA submission process for your project. Yes, even single IRB studies being reviewed by an outside IRB require a CLARA submission. See this blog item for more information.