Planned Emergency Research with Exception from Informed Consent (EFIC) at OUHSC is now live:

The process to request IRB approval to conduct planned emergency research with an exception from informed consent (EFIC) is now live. Investigators interested in submitting a planned emergency research study with EFIC are urged to read the new EFIC policy, review guidance documents, and may contact our office for a consultation about the process.

* HRPP Website:

• New EFIC webpage: Located under the HSC Campus section for Researchers & Coordinators, users have access to guidance, resources, and the new EFIC Sub-Application
• New SOP: 502-M Planned Emergency Research with Exception from Informed Consent (EFIC)
• Revised SOP: 502-G One-Time Emergency Use of an FDA Article = removed language prohibiting planned emergency research

*iRIS Changes: the following iRIS forms have been updated, which will convert users to the newest version automatically:

• HSC Application (added EFIC to Section 1200)
• Continuing Review/Final Report Form (added EFIC attestations; will only appear for EFIC studies)
• Modification/Notification Form (added EFIC and an external IRB closure checkboxes)

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact the HSC IRB Office via email to irb@ouhsc.edu.