2023

Beginning July 1, 2023, all new, prospective studies with participant interaction conducted by University of Utah investigators within the state of Utah must adhere to a new policy requiring the inclusion of people who speak Spanish to receive IRB approval. All previously approved, prospective studies with participant interaction that are open to enrollment and submit for continuing review must adhere to this policy by April 1, 2024.

In October 2022, the University of Utah IRB approved a policy change which allowed the IRB to grant general approval of a standard short form document. This change was intended to streamline the procedure for approval of short form documents and relieve administrative burden.