Full Review

Projects that potentially pose more than minimal risk to subjects or involve certain populations may require full review. Protocols requiring full review are considered at convened meetings of the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS).

Projects involving any of the following will always require full review:

• Research on prisoners.
• Research involving ionizing radiation.
• Research involving invasive procedures.

Projects involving other populations or activities may also require full review. In particular, CPHS may require sensistive interventions using special subject populations to be considered by the full committee.

If you anticipate that your protocol may need full review, be aware of the CPHS meetings dates and submission deadlines.

If you are unsure if your project will need full review, contact your Program Analyst for assistance.