Please contact the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) office by phone at (317) 274-8289 or send an email to irb@iu.edu if you need accessibility help with the protocol decision tree.
Research Procedures
Review the following questions and select the best option by answering either "Yes" or "No" as it applies to your new study submission. Your selections on each proceeding page will help identify the most likely level of review.
Do your research procedures include any of the following:
- Sedation or general anesthesia
- Use of x-rays or microwaves
- Use of a device(s) that is not cleared or approved for marketing
- Use of a cleared device(s) to support new indications
- Evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of a medical device
- Maximal or vigorous exercise testing
Questions?
The Indiana University Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) provides administrative support to all IU campuses and maintains physical offices in two locations, Indianapolis and Bloomington.
Indianapolis (Main):
Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)Office for Research Compliance
Indiana University
986 Indiana Avenue, 5th Floor
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
- Phone: (317) 274-8289
- Email: irb@iu.edu
Bloomington:
Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)Office for Research Compliance
Indiana University
509 E. Third St.
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
- Phone: (812) 856-4242
- Email: irb@iu.edu