IRB Review of Social Media Recruitment and Retention Programs
Social media can be a valuable tool for researchers to connect with and recruit potential clinical trial participants. However, US regulations
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Differentiating “Public” and “Private” Internet Spaces in IRB Review
What is the difference between “public” and “private” internet spaces? This question has gained importance with the growing practice of using internet and social media platforms as a source of research data.
Making Sense of the New HUD Guidance
For almost a decade, the FDA guidance on humanitarian use devices (HUDs) dated July 8, 2010 has been the go-to document for industry, FDA staff, clinicians/users, and IRBs to understand how to apply the regulations at 21 CFR 814.100, which govern the approval, use, and review of HUDs. Since then, amendments to the HUD program have been made by a variety of federal actions.
Should Social Media Be Part of Your Research Toolbox?
Social media holds tremendous promise in the research sphere but requires sensitivity to pertinent regulatory and ethical considerations. Sponsors and investigators looking to incorporate social media into their research toolbox should devote themselves to understanding the details of particular social media platforms and work closely with their IRB to understand and apply the regulatory framework.