Certification for IRB Professionals (CIP) Practice Exam

An expedited review is a faster review process specifically designed for research studies that involve minimal risk to participants. This type of review is part of the regulations set by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and is intended to streamline the review process for studies that do not present more than minimal risk. Typically, these studies may involve procedures that are already commonly practiced in clinical settings, such as surveys or some observational studies. By allowing for an expedited review, IRBs can efficiently process studies that meet specific criteria and thus facilitate timely research while still ensuring that ethical standards are upheld. The expedited review process does not compromise the rigor of ethical review nor does it streamline away necessary oversight; it merely reduces the time and resources needed for studies deemed to present less risk to participants. The other options, while reflecting aspects of the review process, do not accurately define expedited review. For instance, a thorough review or a review that requires additional signatures do not pertain to the concept of expediency nor minimal risk, and an optional review process is not a standard practice in human subjects research regulation.