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The CPHS serves as the IRB (Institutional Review Board) for Dartmouth
College, the Hitchcock Clinic, Dartmouth Medical School, Mary Hitchcock
Memorial Hospital and the Department of Veteran Affairs (White River
Junction).
Definition of "Research"
The CPHS determines if a study meets the federal
definition of research: "a systematic investigation including research
development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to
generalizable knowledge."
Researcher Responsibilities
- To conduct research according to ethical principles, federal regulations,
and internal procedures.
- To ensure participants are informed prior to enrollment and that
communication continues throughout the study.
- To protect the rights and welfare of human research participants.
- To keep Co-investigators and all research staff informed about the nature
and goals of the project.
- To obtain CPHS approval for revisions prior to initiation.
- To report progress in a continuing review of approved research to the CPHS
Office at least once a year.
- To report to the CPHS any serious injuries or other unanticipated problems
involving risks to participants or others.
Consent
The consent process must provide potential participants with sufficient
information to make informed choices about either beginning or continuing
participation in research. The process involves a dynamic and continuing
exchange of information between the research team and the participant
throughout the research experience. The consent form is a tool to assist the
researcher.
IRB Education Requirement
All investigators and research personnel must complete an IRB education
session or approved online tutorial. Final IRB approval will be contingent on
completion of an IRB Education Session.
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