Getting Started in Multi-Site Research
Setting up and getting approval for a multi-site study is different from doing so for a study conducted solely at the NIH and reviewed by the NIH IRB. However, once initiated, this approach can streamline the IRB review process for all parties involved.
Setting up and getting approval for a multi-site study is different from doing so for a study conducted solely at the NIH and reviewed by the NIH IRB. However, once initiated, this approach can streamline the IRB review process for all parties involved.
Multi-Site Research, or Cooperative Research, involves conducting a study across multiple institutions. This approach tests drugs, devices, and treatments for safety and effectiveness; facilitates the study of specific conditions and disease spread; and enables the involvement of varied participant populations in different settings.
Key features of Multi-Site Research
Coordination and Collaboration: Researchers ensure a consistent study protocol (the research plan and procedures), data collection methods, and communication strategies across all sites.
Data Management: Robust systems are implemented for data collection, storage, and analysis, maintaining data integrity and security across multiple sites.
Regulatory Compliance: Each site adheres to the same regulatory requirements, including obtaining ethical approvals, maintaining privacy and confidentiality, and following the approved research plan.
Related Resources
NIH Investigators and Multi-Site Research
Presented by Jeffrey Rollins and Shirley Rojas
What You Need to Know About Single IRB Review: Principles and Practice (Part 1)
Presented by Jeffrey Rollins, sIRB Team Lead, and Shirley Rojas, Reliance Specialist
What You Need to Know About Single IRB Review: Principles and Practice (Part 2)
Presented by Jeffrey Rollins and Shirley Rojas
The Single IRB Model at the NIH: Principles, Processes, and Pitfalls
Presented by Jeffrey Rollins and Shirley Rojas