Protocol Development, Review and Approval

The clinical trial protocol is the heart of any research project, It is a “recipe” for ensuring that the procedures/measures outlined in the research study are carried out in a consistent, reproducible manner. Once a protocol is written but before it can be initiated, the protocol must go through a review and approval process. This includes scientific, safety, and ethical reviews. The module is divided into 6 required components (videos) and 2 recommended videos. Once you have completed all required parts, please link to the evaluation after which you will be directed to a certificate of completion for your education records. 

 Module Objectives
At the conclusion of this module, learners will be able to: 

Required   
Part 1Overview of Protocol Development, Review and Approval (12 minutes)
Note: may take a few minutes to open.
Part 1 HandoutResources Evaluation
Part 2Elements of a Protocol (22 minutes)


Part 3

IRB Membership (16 minutes)


Part 4

IRB Registration and Federal Wide Assurance (31 minutes)


Part 5What's New in IRB Review Under the Revised Common Rule (8 minutes)
Part 6

Protocol Review and Approval from the PI Perspective (40 minutes)
Note: video includes other information related to working with the IRB


Part 7

Research Involving Vulnerable Populations (28 minute)


Recommended   

Writing a Protocol (48 minutes)
Office for Human Subject Protection: IRB Records Part One (6 minutes); IRB Records Part Two (14 minutes)
Local and Central IRB Relationships: Individual and Shared Responsibilities (43 minutes)
Nuts and Bolts of 45 Part 46 (65 minutes)