Hospital Approval

After IRB review the protocol must be approved by the respective facility/hospital before you can begin recruiting.  At the present time each hospital for which the study will utilize their facilities, has a representative from the respective research offices that either attends the IRB discussion and/or has ability to access the studies under review by the IRB.  Since you have been in contact with the hospital during the development of your protocol, for budget development and credentialing, you can contact them regarding the status of their approval after IRB review.

REMINDER:  After your clinical trial has been reviewed by the HSPP (IRB) and the hospital/facility, you will be required to list the study at: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ .  When you are ready to start recruiting, make sure to change the designation to open for enrollment.