Step 5 — Approval and post-approval process

1. Review your approval letter to ensure there are no restrictions required by the MU IRB.
   • If the study is set to “Active - Open to Enrollment,” you are approved to move forward with your study.
   • If the study is set to “Not Yet Open to Enrollment,” you may need to supply more information before the study can commence.
      
2. Make sure you understand your reporting responsibilities. You are required to promptly report deviations, problems, amendments, annual updates and closures.
    
3. An "Annual Update Form" is generated 60 days before your study’s expiration date. You will complete it in eCompliance.
    

See our exempt FAQ page or our expedited/full board FAQ page for more information on post-approval requirements.