Answers to frequently asked questions about IRB and IPA’s policies on phone surveys

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about IRB and IPA’s Policies on Phone Surveys

Q: How long will it take for IPA’s IRB to process and approve my application for a COVID-19 project?

The IPA IRB team must conduct the typical risk assessment of submissions, which requires a thorough review of study protocols, surveys, and consent forms. However, we are trying to turn around reviews and approvals more quickly than usual, and our Board Chair is trying to provide his final approval on submissions within three days. This is not a guaranteed turnaround time because it depends on the number of submissions.