Department of Pediatrics - Pediatric Clinical Research Office

Below is a list of frequently asked questions that principal investigators and study staff ask. If you have a question that we don't answer here, please contact the PCRO office.

1. Where is the Pediatric Clinical Research Office (PCRO) located?
2. Where can I obtain the required forms to request PCRO Sign-Off and/or request a Scientific Review?
3. If I submit a study for Scientific Review, how long does it take?
4. What are the components of a Scientific Review?
5. What are acceptable methods of  peer Scientific Review?
6. What is acceptable evidence of peer Scientific Review?
7. Can the PCRO conduct Scientific Reviews?
8. Do I need Departmental approval for my study prior to submission to the IRB?
9. What is the difference between research, clinical research, departmental research and sponsored research or project?
10. When should a Consent Form, Assent Form or Parental Permission Form be used?
11. How will I know if my study has been scheduled for a Research Quality Assurance and Research Clinical Billing Review?
12. Once the Research Quality Assurance and Research Clinical Billing Review are completed how soon will I know the results?
13. What is the Clinical Trials Registry?
14. Do I need to register my study with Clinicaltrials.gov?
15. How do I register my study with Clinical Trials.gov?
16. What is a minimal and greater than minimal risk study?