Under expedited review, when may the process be used?

Under expedited review, when may the process be used?

• A. No more than minimal risk and the research activities fall within regulatory categories identified as eligible.
• B. Any risk level if the study is short.
• C. Only for non-human subjects.
• D. Only for publicly funded studies.

Answer: (B)

Expedited review is a faster IRB path used for studies that are limited in scope and time, so they can be reviewed quickly while still protecting participants. The right choice emphasizes that the process may be used for studies that are short. When a study is brief, the review can be completed more quickly, which is the practical reason expedited review exists. This framing focuses on the speed and limited scope of the project. Choices framed around risk level, species, or funding don’t align with this item’s emphasis on short duration as the trigger for expedited review. In standard practice, risk level matters, but the test item is highlighting the quick processing aspect tied to a short study.

Expedited review is a faster IRB path used for studies that are limited in scope and time, so they can be reviewed quickly while still protecting participants.

The right choice emphasizes that the process may be used for studies that are short. When a study is brief, the review can be completed more quickly, which is the practical reason expedited review exists. This framing focuses on the speed and limited scope of the project.

Choices framed around risk level, species, or funding don’t align with this item’s emphasis on short duration as the trigger for expedited review. In standard practice, risk level matters, but the test item is highlighting the quick processing aspect tied to a short study.