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Research Protocol Proposal Form
For Research Involving Human Subjects
Instructions:
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1.CITI certification ( must be current at the time of protocol submission.
2. Complete all sections. Do not reference other sections as a response (e.g., “see section…” or "see attached…")
3. Submit one complete protocol package with all enclosures. You will be notified if additional copies are necessary.
4. Projects with funding/proposed funding must include copy of the application or proposal.
5. You must proofread your document for spelling and grammar before submitting to assure timely IRB review.
6. Submit the protocol package via email to ORI – Human Subjects () from the PI’s UNLV email address.
Note:
1. Research may not begin until you have received notification of IRB approval.
2. Handwritten and incomplete forms cannot be accepted.
3. For your records, it is important that you keep a copy of this completed form.
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1. Duration of Study
Anticipated Start Date: / Anticipated Termination Date: /
2. Research Protocol Title (Research Protocol Title must match the funding/proposed funding application or proposal):
3. Investigator(s) Contact Information
(The PI must be UNLV faculty in all cases involving studies carried out by students or fellows.)
A. Principal Investigator (Name and Credentials):
Faculty Faculty Advisor
Department: Mail Stop: Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
B.Student/FellowInvestigator (Name and Credentials):
UndergraduateMasterDoctorate Fellow
Department: Mail Stop: Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
C. Pleasecomplete (if applicable).
Protocol Coordinator (Name and Credentials):
Phone Number: E-Mail Address:
Co-Principal Investigator (Name and Credentials):
Faculty
Department: Mail Stop: Phone Number:
E-Mail Address:
4. Research Team Members:List all research team members (including PI) who will have contact with subjects, have contact with subjects’ data or biological samples, or use subjects’ personal information.
NAME and DEPARTMENT / ROLE IN PROTOCOL / SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE WITHROLE IN PROTOCOL / ROLE IN
CONSENT PROCESS
EXAMPLE:
Dr. Chris Researcher, Research Department / EXAMPLE:
Developed protocol, collecting data, analyzing data, writing report / EXAMPLE:
Has had 7 years of conducting and publishing human subjects research at a university / EXAMPLE:
Recruiting subjects, writing the consent form, consenting subjects, answering questions
5. Complete Description of the Study Procedures
A. Purpose and Methods
5.1Describe the purpose of the study:
5.2Provide a complete description of the study procedures in the sequence that they will occur.
B. Consent
5.3Describe the consent process for enrolling subjects into this study.
5.4Where will the consenting process take place?
5.5Is a waiver of the signature requirement on the Informed Consent being requested? Yes No
If yes, please complete for following:
5.5.1 Please check one
The only record linking the subject and the research would be the consent document AND the
principal risk would be potential harm resulting from a breach of confidentiality.
The research presents no more than minimal risk of harm to subjects AND involves no procedures for
which written consent is normally required outside of the research context.
5.5.2 Explain why the waiver of signature is being requested.
6. Exempt Research Category (Check the applicable category):1)Research conducted in established or commonly accepted educational settings, involving normal educational practices, such as (i) research on regular and special education instructional strategies, or (ii) research on the effectiveness of or the comparison among instructional techniques, curricula, or classroom management methods.
2)Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures or observation of public behavior, unless: (i) information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects can be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects; and (ii) any disclosure of the human subjects' responses outside the research could reasonably place the subjects at risk of criminal or civil liability or be damaging to the subjects' financial standing, employability, or reputation.
3)Research involving the use of educational tests (cognitive, diagnostic, aptitude, achievement), survey procedures, interview procedures, or observation of public behavior that is not exempt under paragraph (b)(2) of this section, if:
(i) the human subjects are elected or appointed public officials or candidates for public office; or (ii) Federal statute(s) require(s) without exception that the confidentiality of the personally identifiable information will be maintained throughout the research and thereafter.
4)Research involving the collection or study of existing data, documents, records, pathological specimens, or diagnostic specimens, if these sources are publicly available or if the information is recorded by the investigator in such a manner that subjects cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to the subjects.
5)Research and demonstration projects which are conducted by or subject to the approval of Department or Agency heads, and which are designed to study, evaluate, or otherwise examine: (i) Public benefit or service programs; (ii) procedures for obtaining benefits or services under those programs; (iii) possible changes in or alternatives to those programs or procedures; or (iv) possible changes in methods or levels of payment for benefits or services under those programs.
6)Taste and food quality evaluation and consumer acceptance studies, (i) if wholesome foods without additives are consumed or (ii) if a food is consumed that contains a food ingredient at or below the level and for a use found to be safe, or agricultural chemical or environmental contaminant at or below the level found to be safe, by the Food and Drug Administration or approved by the Environmental Protection Agency or the Food Safety and Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
7)None of the above categories apply to the proposed research study.
7. Research Activities (Part A)
7.1 Please check any/all that apply to the proposed research study.
(1) Clinical studies of drugs and medical devices only when condition (a) or (b) is met:
(a) Research on drugs for which an investigational new drug application (21 CFR Part 312) is not required. (Note: Research on marketed drugs that significantly increases the risks or decreases the acceptability of the risks associated with the use of the product is not eligible for expedited review.)
(b) Research on medical devices for which (i) an investigational device exemption application (21 CFR Part 812) is not required; or (ii) the medical device is cleared/approved for marketing and the medical device is being used in accordance with its cleared/approved labeling.
(2) Collection of blood samples by finger stick, heel stick, ear stick, or venipuncture as follows:
(a) from healthy, non-pregnant adults who weigh at least 110 pounds. For these subjects, the amounts drawn may not exceed 550 ml in an 8 week period and collection may not occur more frequently than 2 times per week; or
(b) from other adults and children, considering the age, weight, and health of the subjects, the collection procedure, the amount of blood to be collected, and the frequency with which it will be collected. For these subjects, theamount drawn may not exceed the lesser of 50 ml or 3 ml per kg in an 8 week period and collection may not occurmore frequently than 2 times per week.
(3) Prospective collection of biological specimens for research purposes by noninvasive means.
Examples: hair and nail clippings in a non-disfiguring manner; excreta and external secretions (including sweat); uncannulated saliva collected either in an unstimulated fashion or stimulated by chewing gumbase or wax or by applying a dilute citric solution to the tongue; placenta removed at delivery; supra- and subgingival dental plaque and calculus, provided the collection procedure is not more invasive than routine prophylactic scaling of the teeth and the process is accomplished in accordance with accepted prophylactic techniques; mucosal and skin cells collected by buccal scraping or swab, skin swab, or mouth washings; sputum collected after saline mist nebulization.
(4) Collection of data through noninvasive procedures (not involving general anesthesia or sedation) routinely employed in clinical practice, excluding procedures involving x-rays or microwaves. Where medical devices are employed, they must be cleared/approved for marketing.
Examples: physical sensors that are applied either to the surface of the body or at a distance and do not involve input of significant amounts of energy into the subject or an invasion of the subject’s privacy; weighing or testing sensory acuity; magnetic resonance imaging; electrocardiography, electroencephalography, ultrasound, diagnostic infrared imaging, doppler blood flow, and echocardiography; moderate exercise, muscular strength testing, bodycomposition assessment, and flexibility testing where appropriate given theage, weight, and health of the individual.
(5) Research involving materials (data, documents, records, or specimens) that have been collected, or will be collected solely for nonresearch purposes (such as medical treatment or diagnosis). (NOTE: Some research in this category may be exempt from the HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects. 45 CFR 46.101(b)(4). This listing refers only to research that is not exempt.)
(6) Collection of data from voice, video, digital, or image recordings made for research purposes.
(7) Research on individual or group characteristics or behavior (including, but not limited to, research on perception, cognition, motivation, identity, language, communication, cultural beliefs or practices, and social behavior) or research employing survey, interview, oral history, focus group, program evaluation, human factors evaluation, or quality assurance methodologies. (NOTE: Some research in this category may be exempt from the HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects. 45 CFR 46.101(b)(2) and (b)(3). This listing refers only to research that is not exempt.)
None of the above categories apply to the proposed research study.
8. Research Activities (Part B)
8.1 Please check any/all that apply
False or misleading information will be presented to subjects (deceptive studies).
Procedures for debriefing subjects (Debriefing is defined as giving subjects previously undisclosed information about the research project following completion of their participation in research. Note that this usage, which occurs within the behavioral sciences, departs from standard English, in which debriefing is obtaining rather than imparting information.):
Invasive biomedical procedures
Explain procedure:
Sensitive questions will be asked about personal issues.
The study involves use of potentially hazardous materials (Explain):
The research includes collection/storage of data/biological specimens for future research analysis. If yes, the
consent document must address the possibility of future use.
Procedures are novel or not accepted practice(if this category applies, explain in the Informed Consent Form how
provisions are made to correct, treat or manage unexpected adverse effects).
Risky procedures or harmful effects, including discomfort, risk of injury, invasive procedures, vulnerability to
harassment, invasion of privacy, controversial information or information creating legal vulnerability (if this
category applies, explain in the Informed Consent Forms how harmful effects will be addressed and how benefits
outweigh risks).
None of the above categories apply to the proposed research study.
9. Project Site(s)(Check all that apply)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) – Please check the specific campus.
Maryland Campus (main)Shadow Lane Campus
Online only Other: (Specify and Explain):
NOTE: If the project site is other than UNLV or online, Facility Authorization Letter must be submitted.
10. Research Subjects
10.1 Maximum numberof subjects:
10.2 Describe the targeted population (e.g. healthy adults age 18-45), including age range:
10.3Summarize the inclusion and exclusion criteria that must be met in order for the person to participate in the study.
Inclusion:
Exclusion, if any:
10.4Are there any enrollment restrictions based on gender, pregnancy, race or ethnic origins? Yes No
If yes, please explain the nature of the restriction(s) and provide justification.
11. Privacy and Confidentiality
Privacy refers to a person’s desire to control the access of others to themselves. Privacy relates tothe subject.
Confidentiality refers to the researcher’s agreement with the subject about how the subject’s identifiable private
information will be handled, managed, and disseminated. Confidentiality relates to a subject’s information.
11.1 How will you protect the privacy of the participants?
11.2 How will you ensure confidentiality of the data obtained?
11.3 Where will all data be stored? (For review/audit purposes, records must be stored on UNLV property.)
PI’s office (bldg/room): PI’s laboratory (bldg/room): Other (bldg/room):
11.4 How long will all data be stored?
11.5 What are the plans for the final disposition or destruction of all data?
12. Recruitment Procedures
12.1Describe below the processes used for selecting subjects and the methods of recruitment, including use of letters and/or advertising. Include, when, how and by whom the subjects will be recruited.
12.2Indicate the types of recruitment materials to be used below (check all that apply). Attach copies of all recruitment materials to this application.
Internet/EmailTelevision/Radio/NewspaperFlyers/Posters/Brochures
Letter of ContactSubject Pool DescriptionOther (Describe):
This research study will not be using any recruitment materials.
12.3 Do you or any member of the research team have an authoritative roleover the research subjects? Yes No
If yes, please explain:
13.Medical Devices
13.1Are you using a medical device? No Yes
13.2 What is the name of the medical device?
13.3 Please describe how the medical device will be used.
13.4 Is this a SIGNIFICANT RISK (SR) or NON-SIGNIFICANT RISK (NSR) device?
SR NSR
13.5 Is this an INVESTIGATIONAL MEDICAL DEVICE? Yes No
APPROVED MEDICAL DEVICE FOR AN UNAPPROVED USE. Yes No
If yes, indicate DEVICE name:
IDE number:
Sponsor/Manufacturer:
NOTE: Please provide the investigator’s brochure when using an investigational device.
FDA APPROVED MEDICAL DEVICE FOR AN APPROVED USE: Yes No
If yes, indicate DEVICE name:
Sponsor/Manufacturer:
NOTE: Please provide the package insert when using an approved device.
13.6 Is the IDE (Investigational Device Exemption) held by the sponsor or by the investigator?
Sponsor (Please forward copies of the annual report from the sponsor to the IRB.)
Investigator (Please provide a copy of the original IDE application and copies of the annual reports
at the time of continuing review)
14. Risks
14.1 Summarize the nature and amount of risk (including side effects, stress, and discomfort).Examples of risk include physical risks, psychological risks (such as stress, discomfort, or invasion of privacy) and social risks (such as jeopardy to insurability or employability).
14.2 Estimate the probability (e.g. not likely, likely, etc.) that a given harm may/will occur, its severity, and its potential reversibility.
14.3 What procedure(s) will be utilized to prevent/minimize any potential risks?
15. Benefits
15.1 Describe any probable benefits of the research for the subject(s). (Do not address compensation)
15.2 Describe the probable benefits of the research for society.
16.Time Cost to Subjects
16.1Amount of participation time:
17. Financial Information
17.1Are there financial costs to the subject? Yes No If yes, explain:
17.2Will subjects be paid or otherwise compensated for research participation? Yes No
If yes, please respond to the following questions:
a) Describe the nature of any compensation to subjects. Include cash, gifts, research credit, etc.
b) Provide a dollar amount, if applicable, and indicate method of payment.
Cash Check Research Credit Other:
c) When and how is the compensation provided to the subject?
d) What is the effect on compensation if a subject does not complete the study?
17.3 Is there any internal or external funding (e.g., grants, contracts, gifts, etc.) Yes No
If yes:
a) Name of Sponsor or UNLV Grant Program:
b) Attach a copy of the proposal and/or award document.
18. Conflict of Interest
Does a conflict of interest exist with this study? No Yes, explain:
19. Signatures of Assurance
A. Investigator’s Assurance:
I certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate. As Principal Investigator, I have ultimate responsibility for the conduct of this study, the ethical performance of the project, the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects and strict adherence to any stipulations designated by the IRB. I agree to comply with all UNLV policies and procedures, as well as with all applicable Federal, State and local laws regarding the protection of human subjects in research including, but not limited to the following:
- Performing the project by qualified personnel according to the approved protocol.
- Not changing the approved protocol or consent form without prior IRB approval (except in an emergency, if necessary, to safeguard the well-being of human subjects).
- Obtaining proper informed consent from human subjects or their legally responsible representative, using only the currently approved, stamped consent form.
- Promptly reporting adverse events to the ORI – Human Subjects in writing according to IRB guidelines.
- Arranging for a co-investigator to assume direct responsibility, if the PI will be unavailable to direct this research personally, as when on sabbatical leave or vacation.
***FACULTY ADVISOR (IF APPLICABLE): By my signature as Principal Investigator on this research application, I certify that the student/fellow investigator is knowledgeable about the regulations and policies governing research with human subjects and has sufficient training and experience to conduct this particular study in accordance with the approved protocol. In addition:
- I agree to act as the liaison between the IRB and the student/fellow investigator with all written and verbal communications.
- I agree to meet with the student/fellow investigator on a regular basis to monitor the progress of the study.
- I agree to be available and to personally supervise the student/fellow investigator in solving problems, as they arise.
- I assure that the student/fellow investigator will promptly report adverse events to the ORI – Human Subjects according to IRB guidelines.
- I will arrange for an alternate faculty advisor to assume responsibility if I become unavailable, as when on sabbatical leave or vacation.
- I assure that the student/fellow investigator will follow through with the storage and destruction of data as outlined in the protocol.
- By submitting this form electronically, I agree to the assurance as stated above.
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