IRB Advisor – April 1, 2010
April 1, 2010
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Going pro: Research monitoring program keeps sites in compliance
Research institutions and IRBs can keep trial sites in compliance through proactive measures that address regulatory issues before an IRB or federal audit reveal problems. -
Six steps to compliance monitoring success
The Office of Protocol Research of the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston developed its administrative research-monitoring plan (ARMP) as a simple, user-friendly systematic tool. -
'Sled dogs' haul research into unmapped territory
There are a variety of models for research ethics consultation services (RECS), but a common factor that has made these new ethics boards appealing to top U.S. health officials and foundations is the idea that they can work collaboratively with IRBs to improve human subjects protection, an expert says. -
OHRP: No penalties for research no-shows
Many universities are rewriting their student subject pool policies in the wake of a decision by the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) regarding penalizing students who fail to show up for research appointments. -
Study: Schizophrenia researchers less likely to submit studies to IRBs
In analyzing the potential obstacles to conducting schizophrenia research, it's tempting for some to see IRBs as the sticking point. But a recent study of mental health researchers suggests that the situation is more complex than that. -
Informed consent: Helping parents of kids with leukemia
In the days after a child has been diagnosed with leukemia, parents often must wrestle with decisions about participation in clinical trials. It's a busy and stressful period, as family members are still dealing with the trauma of the diagnosis. -
PRIM&R online course for IRB members
A new online course for IRB members will use animation, audio and interactive features in order to teach members not just the principles of human subjects protection but also what would be expected of them in real board meetings.