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Created by the Department of Health and Human Service, Office for Human Research Protections
(OHRP), this resource provides Institutional Review Boards with information to assist them in the
‘continuing review’ process. Included are:
Key Points for the Process of Conducting Continuing Review
Items to Consider in the evaluation of a research study
Consideration for the review of Multicenter Research Projects
This guidance was designed for research investigators, sponsors and IRBs. It explains when an
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ‘Investigational New Drug Application’ (IND) is
necessary for a research study. It includes the following useful information:
The definition of ‘drug’ according to the FDA
Examples of clinical investigations that require the use of an IND
Criteria for Exemption from IND application
Created by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), this resource provides tips for Institutional
Review Board (IRB) review of research studies involving drugs or experimental medical devices. It
includes:
Tips for IRB inspection of a research site
Tools for IRB evaluation of investigator qualifications.
Guidance for IRB verification of whether an IND is required for a study