What Is a Commercial IRB?
A commercial IRB is a fee-for-service review board that supports organizations conducting human subjects research by providing professional, compliant ethical review. Commonly used by industry sponsors and research organizations, commercial IRBs offer scalable solutions for both clinical and non-clinical studies, helping ensure efficiency without compromising participant protection. These boards are designed to handle diverse research types, from clinical trials to behavioral studies, offering reliable guidance and expert oversight. By leveraging a commercial IRB, organizations can streamline their review process while meeting all federal regulatory requirements.
A Quick Guide to Commercial IRBs
A commercial IRB is a fee-for-service review board that provides ethical oversight for research involving human participants. These IRBs support organizations by offering professional, compliant review services on a contractual basis.
Companies often use commercial IRBs to outsource ethical review, ensuring studies meet regulatory requirements while maintaining efficiency. This is especially common in industry-sponsored research and clinical trials.
Yes. Commercial IRBs are widely used for both clinical and non-clinical research, including drug and device trials as well as social, behavioral, and educational studies. They are equipped to review a diverse range of study types while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and maintaining high ethical standards for all human subjects research.
Commercial IRBs follow strict regulatory frameworks established by the Office for Human Research Protections and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ensuring ethical and compliant review processes.
Why Work with Our Commercial IRB?
Over a Decade of Trusted IRB Service for Your Research Needs
Solutions IRB is your reputable, fast, and friendly commercial IRB service. Here at Solutions IRB, we recognize the importance of a fast, thorough, and ethical commercial IRB review. We work diligently to have quick turnaround times, easy access to our team members, and individualized support for our clients.
As a commercial institutional review board:
- We are an independent IRB fully accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).
- We specialize in fast and reliable service.
- We provide friendly, knowledgeable and available staff to help you navigate through the process.
Key Benefits of Working with Solutions IRB
- Speed & Efficiency:
We provide quick turnaround times without compromising on quality. IRB ethics review is all we do, so we can focus on ensuring your research receives a top quality review in a timely manner. - Accreditation:
Proudly accredited by AAHRPP, ensuring the highest standards in ethical review. - Professional Team:
Our expert reviewers ensure timely and ethical quality reviews that follow regulations. Our knowledgeable administrative team are available to guide you every step of the way, making the IRB process straightforward. - Affordable Pricing:
Competitive pricing without sacrificing expertise or service. - Expertise in all review levels:
Our team has expertise in all levels of IRB review; from clinical trials to educational studies and everything in between.
Friendly and Easy to Reach Staff
Our expert administrative staff is always available to assist you. When you call, you’ll speak directly with our staff, who are ready to assist you whenever needed. No waiting days for an email response—our team will connect with you through your preferred method of communication within hours. Whether it’s email, phone, Zoom, or instant messaging, we are here to help.
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