Suspension may be temporary (pending corrective action) or permanent. Federal regulations require IRBs to report suspensions and terminations promptly to the institution, sponsor, OHRP (for HHS-supported research), and FDA (for FDA-regulated research).
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Glossary Term
Suspension or Termination
Review & Determinations
Also known as: study suspension, IRB suspension, termination of approval
An IRB action that halts some or all study activities, typically due to unexpected risk or serious or continuing non-compliance.
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