Pursuing Waiver or Alteration of Consent

In addition to understanding informed consent, it is important for researchers to know when to use a waiver and when to use alterations of consent. This UB CTSI Educational Modules video will outline:

  • The differences between a waiver and alteration of consent
  • When waivers or alterations of consent are appropriate
  • How to request a waiver or alteration of consent from the IRB

Presented by Zachary Chakan, IRB Administrator, University at Buffalo

Running Time: 18 minutes

Questions?
 Contact Valerie Bailoni, UB IRB Helpline, ub-irb@buffalo.edu or 716-888-4888, or CTSI Clinical Research Facilitators Marchelle Brooks and Alexis O’Brien, ctsihelp@buffalo.edu or 716-829-4357.

Additional resources:
 IRB Policies and Procedures (Toolkit): https://www.buffalo.edu/research/research-services/compliance/irb/policies-procedures-toolkit.html

UB CTSI Educational Modules — Providing Informed Consent: The HRP-502: https://www.buffalo.edu/ctsi/cores/clinical-research-office/educational-modules/Providing-Informed-Consent.html