The "Annual Update Form" can be used to close a study when all activities have concluded.
You must fill out a "Completion/Withdrawal Report" within eCompliance instead of waiting for the "Annual Update Form" to generate for studies that end with the following conditions:
- If your study was never conducted.
- If you are closing your study prematurely.
- If you are now only analyzing de-identified data.
You must retain records according to the following guidelines (see our data collection/storage best practices FAQ page):
- The University of Missouri System Collected Rules and Regulations require you to maintain original research records for seven years after the completion of the study.
- If the study is sponsored and the sponsor requires a longer retention period, you must retain your records for the longer period.
- If there are other contracts or agreements in place outlining record retention, you must follow the negotiated terms.