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You are the chairperson of a central IRB overseeing a large phase 3 study. Based on an anonymous call, you determine that one of the investigators is not accepting homeless people who want to enroll in the study. Read more

For all the years I’ve been in this industry, I’ve wondered why we haven’t learned from the horrific events scattered throughout its history. Why do we continue to make mistakes, go against the regulations, and sometimes do bad research? Read more

You are the chairperson of an IRB overseeing a study comparing three diabetes drugs. Some of the study participants have been talking about the study on social media. The investigator believes their posts have affected study enrollment, adherence and retention. How should the investigator deal with study participants who are sharing their study experiences online? Read more

When research subjects’ capacity to consent is absent, diminished, or fluctuating, additional consent enhancements, safeguards, and support may be required by the IRB. AAHRPP Standard II-4 requires IRBs to provide additional protections for vulnerable subjects in research, including policies and procedures to protect subjects whose capacity to consent is potentially absent, diminished, or fluctuating. The regulations, however, are generally silent on the specifics of these additional protections. Read more

You are a member of an IRB reviewing a Phase 2 study for cardozamine, a new drug for treating stress. One of the exclusion criteria in the protocol is: “Educated or employed as an attorney.” The cover letter on the application explains that the study sponsor has been sued on three occasions by attorneys who were study subjects, and does not want it to happen again. You have no other information to make your decision and no clever way to dodge it. Read more

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