Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)
Safeguarding the rights, safety, dignity, and well-being of research participants through independent, rigorous, and transparent scientific and ethical review.
Core Mandates & Responsibilities
The IEC operates independently of hospital administration and study investigators to deliver unbiased and timely review of all biomedical research protocols.
Multidisciplinary Composition
Composed of clinicians, pharmacologists, basic medical scientists, legal experts, social scientists/ethicists, and independent laypersons representing public interests.
Protocol & Consent Review
Evaluates study designs, risk-benefit ratios, patient information sheets (PIS), informed consent forms (ICF), and regional vernacular translations for clarity and ethics.
Participant Protection
Ensures strict confidentiality, data privacy, post-trial benefits, access to emergency care, and compensation provisions for research-related injuries in accordance with regulatory laws.
Standard Operating Procedures
Adheres to documented SOPs governing meeting schedules, quorum requirements, expedited reviews for minimal-risk studies, and annual continuing reviews.
SAE Monitoring & Oversight
Continuous monitoring of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) with expedited reporting to regulatory authorities (DCGI/CDSCO) within stipulated 24-hour / 14-day timelines.
Site Audits & Inspections
Conducts periodic on-site compliance monitoring, investigator file reviews, and consent audit checks to maintain flawless clinical study integrity.
Submitting a Protocol for IEC Review?
Principal Investigators and academic researchers seeking ethics clearance must submit complete dossiers along with the prescribed application form, protocol, participant informed consent documents, and investigator credentials.
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