Does the research require in-person contact with participants?
[[Yes->Question 2]]
[[No->Research may be conducted]] Research may be conducted. Please submit applications or amendments to <a href="mailto:irb@olemiss.edu">irb@olemiss.edu</a>.Please submit additional information found at <a href="https://research.olemiss.edu/irb/covid-19" target="_blank">https://research.olemiss.edu/irb/covid-19</a>.
Please contact <a href="mailto:irb@olemiss.edu">irb@olemiss.edu</a>.Does the research have a primary focus specifically related to COVID-19 diagnosis, treatment, or prevention?
[[Yes->Research may be conducted (with requirements)]]
[[No->Question 3]] Can the research be conducted using participants under age 65 or not otherwise at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19?
[[Yes->Question 4]]
[[No->Research should be halted]]Research should be halted at this time.
Please contact <a href="mailto:irb@olemiss.edu">irb@olemiss.edu</a>.This is a decision tool created in accordance with current University Protocols & Parameters and CDC guidance to help answer the question of whether certain Human Research Activities may continue to be conducted in light of COVID-19.
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//Updated August 31, 2020//Can the research be conducted in accordance with <a href="https://coronavirus.olemiss.edu/faq/working-on-campus/" target="_blank">UM requirements for face coverings</a>?
[[Yes->Question 5]]
[[No->Research should be halted]]Can the research be conducted, if applicable, while allowing flexibility in timing of multiple visits without loss of eligibility or previously collected data (e.g. participant or researcher must isolate due to COVID-19)?
[[Yes->Question 6]]
[[No->Research should be halted OR]] Can the research be conducted while maintaining social distancing (> 6ft)?
[[Yes->Research requires review]]
[[No->Question 7]]Research requires case-by-case IRB review. Please submit additional information found at <a href="https://research.olemiss.edu/irb/covid-19" target="_blank">https://research.olemiss.edu/irb/covid-19</a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:irb@olemiss.edu">irb@olemiss.edu</a>.Can the research be conducted with no more than 15 <u>cumulative</u> minutes close contact (<6 ft) time with any given participant?
[[Yes->Research requires review]]
[[No->Research should be halted]] a. Research should be halted at this time OR
b. Research requires case-by-case IRB review. Please submit additional information found at <a href="https://research.olemiss.edu/irb/covid-19" target="_blank">https://research.olemiss.edu/irb/covid-19</a> AND include an informed consent that clearly discloses the potential for and consequences of interruption in study participation due to circumstances related to COVID-19
