New Research Forms

Not Research

Research Not Involving Humans

Human Research
Exempt from IRB Review

Human Research
Not Exempt
but eligible for Expedited IRB Review

Human Research
Not Exempt
That must be reviewed by convened IRB

  Examples:

• Quality Improvement

• Health Surveillance

• Program Evaluation

  Examples:

• Only using leftover, de-identified specimens

• Only using commercial cell lines

• Data / specimens from a repository (de-identified to recipient)

  Examples:

• retrospective chart review & not recording identifying information

• survey of adults

• comparing two educational methods

  Examples:

• prospective clinical data and specimens

• non-invasive measurements

• Survey of children

  Examples:

• All greater than minimal risk research

• Clinical trials

• Any research use of  radiation

• Any research use of anesthesia

• Any research use of invasive procedures

Special Situations