IRB forms and submissions requirements
Where & How to Submit to the IRB
Location & Office Hours
IRB Administration Office
87 E. Canfield, 2nd Floor
Detroit, MI 48201
Telephone Number 313-577-1628
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
CLOSED noon - 1 p.m. (for lunch)
Note: The IRB Administration Office follows the WSU closure schedule.
The IRB Office will be closed for the upcoming WSU closure holidays:
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024
December 25, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Shortcuts to Forms
Always download the most current version of the forms from this website. If you submit an older version of the form, your submission will be returned to you.
Determining If IRB Review Is Required
Initial Submissions
Informed Consent Templates
Amendments
Continuations & Status Check In Reports
Study Closures
Treatment Use (Investigational Drugs and Devices)
Unanticipated or Unexpected Problem and Adverse Event Reports
Need eProtocol Assistance?
send an email to irbstatus@wayne.edu,
Contact the IRB Administration Office at 313-577-1628
or
visit the IRB's eProtocol Virtual Office Hours
Tuesdays 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meeting ID: 953 4534 4223
Passcode: 577514
There will not be a Virtual Office Hour session on the following dates: November 5th, November 26th, December 24th, and December 31st.
If you need assistance please email irbquestions@wayne.edu or contact the IRB Office at 313-577-1628 or 313-577-5175.
Visit the IRB's Education website for more education offerings.
Submissions UPDATE
The IRB Administration Office is currently accepting Virtual appointments.
Paper copy documents are not accepted.
Submissions are accepted via eProtocol or per instructions noted for submissions forms.
IRB Pre-Review Service
The IRB is excited to provide pre-review of new initial study submissions!
Steps to request an IRB pre-review:
- Prepare all applicable sections of the IRB submission including applicable attachments in eProtocol. (DO NOT submit to the IRB)
- Send an email to irbquestions@wayne.edu to request an IRB pre-review with the IRB number and “Pre-Review” in the subject line.
Pre-Review Process:
- Pre-review requests will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.
- When the IRB has completed the requested pre-review, you will receive written feedback listing all recommendations. Pre-review feedback for consent documents and recruitment materials attached in the IRB submission will be documented using tracked changes in Microsoft Word.
To give yourself enough time to address the pre-reviewer’s recommendations, an IRB pre-review should be requested at least 2 weeks prior to the date your submission must be received by the IRB.
Notes:
- Full board studies involving greater than minimal risk must adhere to the IRB’s submission deadlines.
- Pre-review is intended to prepare your study for IRB review and ensure the IRB receives a complete study submission.
- Pre-review may reduce the overall number of reviewer comments and reduce the overall time from submission to approval of your study when the pre-review feedback is closely followed; however this is not a guaranteed outcome.
Note: Pre-review is designed to prepare submissions for IRB review and ensure the study meets criteria for review. While the expected outcome is approval of the submission, this is not a guaranteed outcome. Official review and determinations are made by the full board. Submission deadlines still apply for pre-reviewed studies that require a full board review.
Determining If IRB Review Is Required
If you are not sure that a project requires IRB review, use the following tool to describe the project and email to IRBQuestions@wayne.edu for assistance. Also, send any written proposal or data collections tools, if available.
Human Participant Research (HPR) Determination Tool (updated November 2021)
For information regarding activities that are not considered Human Participant Research please view the HPR Guidance Tool (April 2019 update).
Shortcuts to Forms
Always download the most current version of the forms from this website. If you submit an older version of the form, your submission will be returned to you.
Determining If IRB Review Is Required
Initial Submissions
Informed Consent Templates
Amendments
Continuations & Status Check In Reports
Study Closures
Treatment Use (Investigational Drugs and Devices)
Unanticipated-Unexpected Problem and Adverse Event Reports
Shortcuts to Submission Requirements and Other Information
IRB Research Listserv
About Exempt and Expedited Research Categories
Institutional or Departmental Review and Approvals
Status of IRB Submissions
New/Initial Submissions
All Initial Submissions accepted via eProtocol
eProtocol Submission Instructions
Full Board, Expedited, Exempt, & External IRB New/Initial Submissions (including VA) accepted via eProtocol
Submit to eProtocol by clicking here
IRB eProtocol Submission InstructionsDon't Forget to "Submit Form" for review! eProtocol Frequently Asked Questions Full Board Submission Guidance Tool (Update October 2022) Expedited Exempt Guidance Tool (Update October 2022) External IRB Submission Guidance Tool (May 2023) |
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Key Personnel Instructions:
Submission Instructions:
Additional Submission Notes:
Note: Submissions approved before the implementation of eProtocol will continue to use the applicable forms available on the IRB's website below. |
Exempt Review
Exempt Initial Submissions accepted via eProtocol (see instructions above)
Expedited Review
Expedited Initial Submissions accepted via eProtocol (see instructions above)
- Expedited Research Categories & Guidance (Revised May 2023)
Other Initial Submissions
- Humanitarian Use Device (HUD) Form (updated December 2021) Must open and save in Adobe. Previous version accepted until Jan. 31, 2022.
- Administrative Application (updated December 2021, correction April 2022) Must open and save in Adobe. Previous version accepted until Jan. 31, 2022.
- Authorization to Use Another IRB for Protocol Approval Agreement (April 2015)
- Authorization to be the IRB of Record for Collaborating Entity (April 2015)
Appendices
- Appendix A - International Research (April 2015)
- Appendix B - Internet Use in Research (April 2015)
- Appendix C - Children as Research Participants (April 2015)
- Appendix D - Adult Research Participants with Impaired Decision Making Ability (updated November 2024)
- Appendix E - Prisoners as Research Participants (April 2015)
- Appendix F - Use of Drugs, Biologic Agents, or Devices (March 2023-REVISED) if applicable include with eProtocol submission
- Appendix G - Imaging/Diagnostic Radiation (April 2015) if applicable include with eProtocol submission
Radiation Safety Review Contacts | ||
Children's Hospital | Cari Dzanbazoff | cdz_mpc@comcast.net |
Detroit Receiving Hospital | Richard Joyrich | RJoyrich@dmc.org |
Harper Hospital | Richard Joyrich | RJoyrich@dmc.org |
Huron Valley Hospital | Victoria Swegles | VSweggles@dmc.org |
Sinai Grace Hospital | Tim Applegate | TApplega@dmc.org |
Karmanos | Jay Burmeister | burmeist@karmanos.org |
VAMC | contact VA CIC |
- Appendix H - The Use of Biological Specimens (RCR update) if applicable include with eProtocol submission
- Appendix I - Research Funded by a Component of the Department of Defense (DoD) (April 2015)
- Appendix J - Studies Conducted at or by the VA (April 2015)
- Appendix K - Pregnancy, Fetuses, Neonates (April 2015)
- Appendix L - NIH Genomic Data Sharing (April 2015)
- Institutional Certification: Genetic/Genomic Data Sharing
- Appendix N: Resumption of In-Person Research (Effective Dec. 1, 2022 submission of Appendix N is no longer required)
Single IRB Submissions-WSU as IRB of Record (Reviewing IRB)
WSU IRB Serving as the Reviewing IRB (Single IRB) Guidance Tool
- Engagement Determination Checklist
- WSU Preliminary Intake Form (WSU as Reviewing IRB)
- Relying Institution (Non-WSU) Local Context Information Sheet
For assistance in completing a single IRB submission in which WSU is the reviewing IRB, send an email to relyirb@wayne.edu
Additional Forms/Information That May Be Required
- HIPAA Summary Form (updated August 2023)
- Additional Key Personnel List (previous version accepted until Nov. 1 2021, open and save as a PDF)
- Electronic Signature & Attestation (update October 2020)
- Coordinating Center Application (updated October 2021 admin correction January 2022) & Coordinating Center Addendum (dated October 2021)
- If applicable include the Coordinating Center Form(s) with eProtocol submission attach under Study Location section
- VA Studies Waiver of HIPAA Authorization Request Form - VAIRRS(ORPPE) 2.1A (updated version July 2024)
- Conflict Of Interest Disclosure
Data Use Agreements
Effective Aug. 1, 2023 all Data Use Agreements (DUAs) are managed by the Business Innovation and Technology Commercialization Office. Please email mtainfo@wayne.edu for assistance with a Data Use Agreement or Limited Data Set.
Visit the Material Transfer Agreements website for additional information.
Data Use Agreements and Limited Data Sets IRB Guidance Tool (update July 2023)
Amendments
Note: studies not approved via eProtocol must use the amendment forms listed here and must be emailed to: eIRBManager@wayne.edu
- Expedited Amendment Form (update November 2022) previous version of form accepted until Dec. 16, 2022.
- Full Board Amendment Form (updated November 2022) previous version of form accepted until Dec. 16, 2022 review the IRB Meeting and deadlines website for submission details.
- Change in PI Form (updated September 2021 previous version accepted until Nov. 1, 2021).
- Key Personnel Change Form (updated September 2021 previous version accepted until Nov. 1, 2021 open, complete, & save as an Adobe Acrobat document).
- (use the Additional Key Personnel List (updated Nov. 1, 2021) if all key personnel changes cannot fit on the Key Personnel Change Form).
- Administrative Application (December 2021 correction April 2022) - To Amend an Administrative Application
- Include any Appendices or Additional Forms, if necessary.
eProtocol Amendment Submissions
- For Active protocols on the submitter's dashboard select "Start Amendment" and complete the amendment form.
- See eProtocol Amendment submission guidance tool on the IRB Education website.
Continuations & Status Check-In Reports
All IRB approved research has one of two progress report requirements:
- Continuation approval with an assigned expiration date, that requires submission of a Continuation.
- Status Check-In: No Expiration Date, requires submission of a Minimal Risk Status Check in Report.
All key personnel's CITI training must remain current. The Basic Course in Human Subject Research (Biomedical or Social Behavioral Investigators) refresher course is required every 3 years. To complete required CITI training go to the CITI website.
Continuations:
Studies not approved via eProtocol must use the Continuation Submission Form below and must be emailed to: eIRBManager@wayne.edu.
Please submit continuations 6 weeks prior to the expiration date.
Single IRB Submissions 8-10 weeks prior to the expiration date.
- Continuation Submission Form (update October 2021, correction November 2021, previous version accepted until Dec. 1, 2021) Form can be converted to Adobe to provide a digital signature.
- Revised Common Rule Transition Appendix (updated March 2019).
- Administrative Application (December 2021, correction April 2022) - To Continue/Renew an Administrative Application.
eProtocol Continuation Submission
- For Active protocols on the submitter's dashboard select "Start continuing review" and complete the continuation form.
- See eProtocol submission guidance tools on the IRB Education website.
Status Check-Ins
The Status Check-In Report must be submitted 6 weeks prior to the Status Check-In due date. Due dates are indicated on the initial IRB approval/concurrence memorandum. It is the PI's responsibility to take note of this date and submit the Status Update report.
If modifications to the study or study documents are being made and amendment form will need to be submitted separately.
eProtocol Expedited & Exempt Submission approved on or after Nov. 6, 2023:
- On the Investigator’s Dashboard
- Look under Active Protocols
- Select Status Report Form
- The Status Report Form will open as a pop-up
- Do not select the "Start Report Form" option as that is not a STATUS Report Form
- Complete the Status Report Form a
- Select Submit Form on the left side
eProtocol Exempt Submissions Approved before Nov. 6, 2023:
- Complete the Minimal Risk Status Update Report Form
- Start an Amendment in eProtocol
- Select “Status Check-In” on the Amendment Form
- Attach the Minimal Risk Status Update Form for the Protocol Information-Attachment section with the label “Minimal Risk Status Update Form”
- Select “Submit Form”
eProtocol Expedited Studies Approved before Nov. 6, 2023:
- Complete the Minimal Risk Status Update Form available on the IRB’s website
- Start a Continuation in eProtocol.
- Select “Status Update Report” on the Continuation Form
- Attach the Minimal Risk Status Update Form at the end of the Continuation Form. Do not complete the remainder of the Continuation Form.
- Select “Submit Form”
Paper Based Non eProtocol Instructions:
- Complete the Minimal Risk Status Update Report Form
- Submit the Minimal Risk Research Status Update Form to eIRBManager@wayne.edu
- DO NOT SUBMIT an Expedited Amendment Form unless you are requesting modifications to the study
Study Closures
All IRB approved research reviewed as expedited or by the full board requires either a continuation or closure before the date of expiration.
Exempt studies that received Concurrence of Exemption after Jan. 21, 2019 must submit a closure form or a Status-Check in report before the status due date.
Closure Submission Instructions:
Paper-Based Non-eProtocol:
- complete the following closure form and submit to eIRBManager@wayne.edu:
- Closure Form (updated September 2021, admin correction Oct. 12, 2021) Open, complete, and save in Adobe. Previous version accepted until Nov. 1, 2021)
eProtocol Submissions Study Closure/Final Report:
- Complete the Final Report Form via eProtocol.
How to access the eProtocol Final Report/Closure Form?
- From the list of approved studies on your eProtocol dashboard:
- click on the Protocol ID
- Select Start "Final Report Form"
- Complete the Final Report Preliminary Questions
- All Responses must be "Yes" for study closure eligibility
- Select "Continue" to complete the "Final Report Form"
Treatment Use
- Single Time Emergency Use of a Test Article (Drug, Biologic or Device) Form (April 2015)
- Compassionate Use Form for Device, please use the new Expanded Access Submission Form
- Note: Compassionate Use does not apply to drugs
- NEW Expanded Access Form with digital signature (must open, complete, and safe as an Adobe Acrobat document for eSignature)
- Expanded Access Submission Form (10/2019) (word version)
Contact the IRB Administration Offfice, HRPP Director Amanda Jointer for assistance with these submissions (areese@wayne.edu)
Unanticipated Problem and Adverse Event Reports
(Unanticipated) Unexpected Problems and reportable Adverse Events must be reported to the IRB as soon as possible, but within five working days.
PLEASE ALSO USE THESE FORMS FOR eProtocol UP REPORTING:
- Unanticipated Problems & Event Reporting Form (updated June 2022). Form must be opened and signed as an Adobe Acrobat document.
- Unanticipated Problem Follow-up Form (updated June 2022) Form must be opened and signed as an Adobe Acrobat document.
- Non Compliance Determination Guidance Tool (updated September 2024)
To submit an Unanticipated Problem via eProtocol:
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Log into eProtocol
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Look for "Approved Protocols" on the submitter's dashboard:
- Select the Protocol's ID
- A pop-up window will appear with an "Approved Protocol Decision" listing
- Select the applicable option:
- "Start Serious Adverse Event Form"
- "Start Protocol Violation Form"
- "Start Report Form"
- Please see the Unanticipated Problems & Event Reporting Form for the descriptions of Serious Adverse Events, Protocol Violations, and General Reports for the Report Form selection.
Click here to review the eProtocol UP submission process presentation
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH Certificates of Confidentiality policy (effective Oct. 1, 2017)
Effective Oct. 1, 2017 NIH now automatically issues Certificates of Confidentiality (CoC) to all NIH funded or conducted research studies that are collecting or using identifiable, sensitive information (see Determining CoC Policy Applicability below). This policy is retroactive to Dec. 13, 2016.
WSU IRB Certificate of Confidentiality Guidance Document
Questions Determining NIH CoC Policy Applicability
- Is the activity biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or other research?
If the answer to this question is no, then the activity is not issued a Certificate. If the answer is yes, then investigators will need to answer the following questions:
- Does the research involve Human Subjects as defined by 45 CFR Part 46?
- Are you collecting or using biospecimens that are identifiable to an individual as part of the research?
- If collecting or using biospecimens as part of the research, is there a small risk that some combination of the biospecimen, a request for the biospecimen, and other available data sources could be used to deduce the identity of an individual?
- Does the research involve the generation of individual level, human genomic data?
If the answer is yes to one the above questions the policy applies and NIH will automatically issue a CoC.
Submitting to the IRB
Initial Submissions
When the policy applies please include consent document(s) language provided with the CoC.
Current Submissions
If the study is a NIH funded or conducted study please review the Determining Applicability questions. If the policy applies and a CoC is issued to investigators, an amendment should be submitted to the IRB with the updated consent language.
In addition, at the point of continuing review the IRB Administration Office will review NIH submissions to determine if certificate of confidentiality language is needed.
Review suggested CoC consent form language.
Extending or Amending Current CoC with NIH
Not sure if you need to extend or amend an existing CoC with NIH? View the NIH kiosk page on extending and amending an existing Certificate of Confidentiality.
UPDATE March 2024: New Certificate of Confidentiality System for non-HIH Funded Research Announcement
IRB Research Listserv
Join our Listserv to keep up to date on changes to the forms, IRB training opportunities, policy changes, and other occasional announcements.
To Join send an email to: irbstatus@wayne.edu
About Exempt and Expedited Research Categories
Refer to the research categories below to determine if the research meets the requirements for an Exempt or Expedited approval. If the research does not meet requirements for either, then it should be submitted for Full Board review.
Institutional or Departmental Review and Approvals
A letter of approval from the scientific review committee for research conducted at or by investigators from the following institutions or departments is required:
Detroit Medical Center (DMC), DMC Nursing Research Council, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Veterans Administration Medical Center, WSU Department of Psychiatry, and any other internal review that may be required by your department, but not by the IRB.
More information on the DMC Research Review process is available.
Status of IRB Submissions
To check on the status of an IRB submission for expedited or exempt review, email irbstatus@wayne.edu. Provide the project title and the PI name in the subject line. IRB memos will be sent (inter-office mail or post mail) and emailed approximately 7-10 business days following the review of the submission by the assigned IRB member.
To check on the status of an IRB submission for full board review, please wait to the end of the 10 business days after the IRB meeting date and email irbstatus@wayne.edu. Provide the project title, the committee submitted to, and the PI name, in the subject line. IRB memos will be sent (inter-office mail or post mail) and emailed approximately 7-10 business days following the the date of the full board meeting.
Please note, in order to receive information about an IRB submission you must be listed on the study documents.
COVID-19 and In-Person Research Activities
IRB initial and amendment applications are to be submitted per the standard procedures indicated on this website.
See the WSU IRB's Coronavirus-COVID-19 website for current COVID-19 precautions and considerations to protect research participants for in-person activities.
Effective Dec. 1, 2022 submission of Appendix N is no longer required.
All in-person research activities must include precautions and procedures to mitigate the spread of a virus that has risen to the level of a public health pandemic (i.e. COVID-19). The plan must include the following procedures/precautions:
- A means to inform participants/patients, staff and visitors about the health pandemic's risks;
- A method to screen participants/patients, staff and visitors; Screening methods can be conducted via phone call or information sent to the participant regarding in-person risk of COVID-19 and symptoms. (see reference to tools below)
- Provide guidance for the conduct of person to person visits that includes social distancing, PPE, handwashing and disinfection.
The plan/precautions should be included as part of the study's procedures and does not need to be submitted via Appendix N.
For research activities occurring at a WSU campus site or non-affiliate site that are not standard of care medical facilities: The following tools are available to assist in informing participants of in-person precautions:
- COVID-19 Participant Information Sheet Template
- COVID-19 Phone Script Template
These templates are available on the WSU IRB Informed Consent/assent templates website