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New Infographic: Can Future Use Be Mandatory in My Study?


This is a researcher with question marks. Above him is a thought bubble with a vial and fast forward symbol.

Mandatory Future Use may be appropriate for some studies, but not all. Our new infographic provides a simple framework for evaluating when future use of data or samples can be required and what considerations should be addressed before making it mandatory. 

The infographic includes five examples in a quick-reference guide to support study teams during protocol development. More detailed information can be found on the IRB website on the Building Data or Biospecimen Repositories for Future Use webpage. 

This infographic explains 5 cases considering whether future use can be mandatory in a study