Determining Review Type

The review type will determine which questions you will be prompted to answer to complete your protocol application. Once you have determined the appropriate review type, you can prepare the appropriate protocol application (eProtocol Application System.)

REGULAR REVIEW: Protocols involving human subject research that do not meet the definition of "Exempt" or "Expedited" receive regular review. These protocols are scheduled for review at a convened IRB meeting. Some examples of protocols requiring initial regular review are randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled studies, Phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials, studies using FDA investigational test articles, and studies using x-rays.

EXPEDITED REVIEW

EXEMPT REVIEW

Please contact IRBEducation@Stanford.edu or call 650-724-7141 for questions concerning review types.