New fields have been added to data exports for sIRBs and Relying Site HRPPs. The new field for Lead Site Initial Approval (dateInitialReviewApproved) can be used to analyze study progress, such as time from Lead Site Initial Approval to Relying Site Approval. Study Manager (studyManager) and Expiration Date (studyExpirationDate) fields may help with managing contacts and anticipating study events, respectively. Download and save csv exports using the “Export” dropdown on the top righthand side of both Reviewing Site’s Studies and Participating Site’s Studies dashboards.
Category Archives: Dashboard
New Feature: sIRB Can Close Studies on IREx
sIRBs can now close studies that are complete on IREx by uploading the reason and date of closure, as well as the IRB determination letter. Closing a study notifies sites that the study has ended. The study remains accessible to all registered sites after a closure is posted, and all past approvals become read-only. A record of sites’ reliance details and a history of sIRB site approvals are still available in all IRB exports for metrics. For instructions on how to close a study, see our Quick Guide.
Here is what you will see for a closed study:
- Study page is grayed out with a Study Closed header at the top
- Status Summary Tab shows as Closed in Approval column
- IRB Dashboards show that a study has been closed
- Versions box shows that a study has been closed
- Exports show closed studies with date of closure
Updated Feature: Participating Site IRB Dashboard Export Renamed
The export on the Participating Site Studies dashboard has been renamed to “My Relying Studies Report” to better reflect the contents of the export for participating site HRPPs.
New Feature: Data exports for sIRBs and Relying Site HRPPs
sIRB and HRPP liaisons can now export a csv file to quickly view and analyze data for studies, including dates for registration, reliance, and approvals. The sIRB can utilize the export to evaluate processes and assess efficiency (time to approval) and workload (number of relying sites). Relying HRPPs can also export data to efficiently view all studies in which they are participating, the SIRBs serving for those studies, and dates for registration, reliance, and approvals. Access this feature through the top righthand side of both Reviewing Site’s Studies and Participating Site’s Studies dashboards under “Exports.”
Updated Feature: Enhancements to sIRB and Participating Studies Dashboards
Filters have been added to Reviewing Site’s Studies and Participating Site’s Studies dashboards to refine the studies viewed. The sIRB can filter their Reviewing Site’s Studies to only view Ongoing Studies, hiding studies where all sites have a current approval. Furthermore, IRBs/HRPPs in the Trials Innovation Network (TIN) can filter by TIN Only studies and non-TIN only studies.
The Participating Site Dashboard now shows the Local IRB Number, which is an optional field on the HRP survey filled out by the Relying Site HRPP. This same number can also be viewed in the Site-Specific Approvals tabs.
The Participating Site Dashboard now shows the date the IRB approved the site under “To Do”
These enhancements were added for quick viewing and efficient searching.
Updated Feature: Study Manager Dashboard includes additional information.
For easier and quick reference, the Study Manager Dashboard now includes the IREx Project ID, which is also at the end of all IREx URLs for the study. Additionally, the Study Manager Dashboard now includes the most recent study approval date and the expiration date.
Updated Feature: IRB Number Added to Reviewing IRB Dashboard
The Study Dashboard for Reviewing IRBs now includes an IRB number column. Reviewing IRB Liaisons can sort studies according to IRB number in addition to study title, number of participating sites, number of approved sites, expiration date, and next step. This was a request from IREx users, as sIRBs often use IRB numbers to quickly identify studies and organize their tasks.
Updated Feature: PI Name Added to Participating Site IRB Dashboard
The Study Dashboard for Participating Sites has also been upgraded. It now includes a PI column. Participating Site HRPPs can sort studies by PI name in addition to study title, reviewing IRB, expiration date, and next step. This was a request from IREx users, as HRPPs can more easily identify a study based on the PI name than study title.
New Feature: New IREx Study Manager Dashboard
IREx Study Managers have a new Study Manager Dashboard that gives an at-a-glance summary of their studies in IREx. For each study, the dashboard shows Study Managers how many participating sites have 1) registered, 2) completed each of the required agreements, 3) indicated reliance, 4) completed all local considerations (if applicable), and 5) received approval for the current version. The dashboard is color-coded, and each counter will turn green when all the participating sites listed on the study have completed that step.
New Feature: IRB Dashboards
IRB Dashboards provide a snapshot of an IRB Liaison’s studies and next steps in IREx — helping Reviewing IRBs and Participating Site HRPPs/IRBs manage their studies.
There are two dashboards: one for studies where your site is the Reviewing IRB and another showing when your site is listed as a Participating Site. On each, the last column on the dashboard shows the Liaison’s next step, if any are outstanding. The dashboards are sortable by any column, and clicking on the To Do will take you to the study where you can complete the step.