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Full Board Level of Review

Studies that involve more than minimal risk require review at full board IRB meeting. The research requires approval from a majority of those members.
IRB duties are described in the Federal Regulation for Protection of Human Subjects (45 CFR 46).

See Also

    • Types of IRB Review
    • How to apply for IRB Review
    • Social Behavioral IRB Meeting Dates
    • Biomedical IRB Meeting Dates

Examples of Full Board Research

Research involving greater than minimal risk procedures and:

  • clinical procedures with drugs, devices, or biologics, or innovative research into new medical or surgery procedures
  • taking place internationally (particularly countries with little or no provisions for protection of human subjects) where subjects may be at physical, psychological or legal risk
  • disclosure of information that could require mandatory legal reporting (e.g., child/elder abuse, etc.)
  • deception
  • the IRB staff, board member, or designee determines risks are greater than minimal
  • vulnerable populations (Children, prisoner, pregnant women and neonates, per federal regulation)

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