What is the difference between the three levels of IRB review (Exempt from Full Board, Expedited, and Full Board)?
The main difference is the level of risk posed to the participant and the composition of the participant population. Certain categories of research qualify for Exempt from Full Board review. These applications are reviewed and approved by the Human Protections Administrator in the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Compliance. The specific categories that apply to the Exempt from Full Board review can be found in Attachment A of the Initial Application (available on the OSU IRB website). Allow a minimum of two weeks for the initial review and additional time for required modifications, if required for approval. Exempt from Full Board review does not apply to research involving vulnerable populations (e.g., children, prisoners, pregnancy women) or audio or videotaping. Expedited reviews do not require a convened meeting of the IRB. A subcommittee of Board members reviews the submitted protocol. The categories allowed for Expedited reviews can be found in Attachment B of the Initi
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