| Application Type |
Approximate Turnaround Time in Calendar Days (from receipt in REB Office to approval) |
|---|---|
| Full Board Review | 90 days |
| Delegated Prospective Review | 40 days |
| Secondary Use Review | 28 days |
| Amendments |
Administrative - 7 days Delegated - 21 days Full Board - Dependent upon Full Board meeting date, up to a maximum of 40 days |
| Reportable Events | The REB will review upon receipt and provide acknowledgement as soon as possible. |
| Continuing Review | Within 30 days of study expiry |
| Study Closures | 14 days |
The length of time for a study to be approved varies according to a number of factors.
- Study classification (as full board or delegated) is a primary determinant, as full board reviews generally take longer
- Complexity of the study
- Risks involved
- Availability of expert reviewers
- Time taken by investigators to respond to the REB
If you have not received a response from the REB by the posted turnaround time, please contact rebadministration@ohri.ca for a status report.