IRB Review Categories
There are three categories of IRB review. These categories are based on federal regulations, and relate to the degree of risk to research participants. If you have questions about the categories of review, contact the OPRS at 702-895-2794.
Expedited Review
Certain types of studies that involve only minimal risk to research participants may qualify for expedited review. The majority of research studies that qualify for expedited review involve the use of confidential records, data or specimens, that exist (on the shelf) at the time of IRB approval. The IRB Chair person and/or a designated IRB member conducts expedited review based on the written materials provided by the researcher. One copy of the Research Protocol Proposal Form should be submitted to OPRS.
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All expedited review approvals are reported to the full IRB.
Exempt Review
Federal regulations limit the categories of research that qualify for exemption. The IRB is responsible for determining that the research qualifies for exempt review.
The majority of research studies that qualify for exempt review involve the use of anonymous existing data or specimens. Anonymous means the study information can never be linked to identifiers. Data that are coded and linked to name, record number, social security number or other identifiers do not qualify for exempt review status. Information regarding privacy can be found at http://privacyruleandresearch.nih.gov/.
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Full IRB Review
Studies with increased levels of risk, and those studies involving vulnerable populations are reviewed via the convened board. The convened board meets monthly. Submit one copy of the complete protocol package by the Protocol Due Date. You will be contacted if additional copies are needed.
For questions and information, please contact the OPRS
at
702-895-2794 or by e-mail at OPRSHumanSubjects@unlv.edu.
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