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Research Participants

What is an IRB?

An independent review board (IRB) is a group of individuals who are responsible for reviewing research studies that involve human subjects. The job of the IRB is to make sure that the rights and welfare of human subjects are protected throughout the study.

There are federal laws detailing the responsibilities of an IRB. The review board is made up of a combination of scientific individuals like doctors and nurses as well as non-scientific individuals like clergy or community leaders.

In most cases, the IRB must review and approve the research study before the research can begin. Then, once the study begins, the IRB receives periodic updates on the approved study to make sure that the rights and welfare of the human subjects remain appropriately protected.

Who can I contact with questions or concerns?

  • If you have a medical emergency, please call your local emergency number, such as 911.
  • The informed consent document includes information about who you can contact as a human subject participating in a research study.It should include a phone number to contact the principal investigator (the study doctor) at your location.
  • If you have a question or complaint about a study you are participating in, contact Total IRB at (866) 569-1785 or info@totalirb.com.Please have your informed consent document available during the call if possible.

Where can I find additional information about research studies?

The below links can be used to access helpful information and resources for Research Participants:

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