The HSC Campus has launched a revamped single IRB process for investigators who wish to use OUHSC as the single IRB of record for multi-site research. The process will separate the reliance agreement process from IRB review of the research study, allowing each to be completed concurrently. Additionally, the IRB will review and approve the research study before IRB approval of the external, relying sites will be granted. This new process is intended to provide a clear and separate workflow without impacting turnaround times for IRB review of the research protocol.

Below is a brief summary of form updates related to the process change. Stay tuned for Single IRB Workshops via Zoom!   

HSC IRB Application:

• Section 1810 – Study Sites: The old non-OU site table has been archived and no longer available for use. It will remain visible on existing applications for historical purposes. A new question with revamped table has been created which will walk you through the engagement criteria. This criteria will help us determine whether an agreement is required or not, making it much easier to complete.
• All users must convert their application in iRIS when prompted by the system.

NEW! Relying Site Form:

• Brand new iRIS form for “activating” external sites that will rely on OUHSC IRB. This is submitted after a reliance agreement has been executed and after IRB approval of the research has been granted. Additional local context information and attachments will also be required.

NEW! REDCap Reliance Request:

• Brand new form in REDCap that investigators must submit to initiate the reliance agreement process. This should be done at the same time the IRB is reviewing your study in iRIS.
• Link to REDCap Reliance Request Form: https://bbmc.ouhsc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=D9XMA3PJJN