IRB information regarding COVID-19


The guidelines below apply ONLY to studies overseen by the NIH IRB.  If the study is overseen by a non-NIH IRB, you must follow the policies of that IRB.

For all sponsored studies, you must receive sponsor approval for any changes to the protocol.

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October 28, 2020

Changes to the NIH sIRB exception process in response to COVID-19




July 13, 2020

Informed Consent During the COVID-19 Outbreak


April 7, 2020

Important information regarding COVID-19 related research


March 31, 2020

OHSRP Procedures Related to COVID-19 Research and the PREP Act


March 30, 2020

IRB continued operations and facilitation of the rapid review of any human subjects research related to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.


March 12, 2020

Instructions to be followed for treating a patient with a study drug at a non-study location

March 11, 2020

NIH IRB Guidelines for protocol deviations during COVID-19 outbreak