These studies are reviewed by the IRB committee at a convened meeting. Full committee review is required for:

  • Greater than minimal risk studies OR
  • Studies that are minimal risk, but do not fit in an exempt or expedited review category.

Examples of studies requiring full committee review:

  • Randomized treatment studies
  • Studies using investigational drugs and/or devices
  • Behavioral studies involving risky interventions, observations of illegal behavior or very sensitive data/questions
  • Studies focused on participants that are vulnerable populations such as prisoners, children, undocumented people, victims of traumatic experiences, etc.