Consultations are always available upon request for any type of study.

Review Steps:
1. PI to gather all relevant information, organize required documents for approval.
2. Submit the study through CAPCR. REB Approval is only one element of Institutional Approval (required to begin a study at UHN).
3.REB receives the study.
4. REB triages the incoming study based on several factors including risk.
5. Review assessment is conducted.
6. A decision to approve the study is made; modifications are requested; more information is required.
The following graphic displays the timeline of the REB submission and review process:
Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6

within 2 days of receipt

within 2 weeks of meeting

within 5 weeks of receipt

PI to gather all relevant information, organize required documents for approval.

Submit the study through CAPCR.
REB Approval is only one element of Institutional Approval (required to begin a study at UHN).

REB receives the study.

REB triage the incoming study based on several factors including risk.

Review assessment is conducted.

A decision to approve the study is made.

Modifications are requested.

More information is required.

 

Initial Submissions

When submitting a study, the REB determines one of the following review paths, depending on the nature and risk profile of the submission. This application is only completed once per study.

  • Full Board Review: greater than minimal risk
  • Delegated Review: the study presents minimal risk to study participants