Review process
Protocol Evaluation Process
Reception of the research protocol: The first step is the reception of the research protocol by the research ethics committee through this platform.
Review of the documentation: The committee reviews the submitted documentation, such as the application form, the research protocol and any other relevant information.
Evaluation of risks and benefits: The committee evaluates the risks and benefits associated with the research. Factors such as participant safety, scientific validity of the study, and social relevance are considered.
Verification of informed consent: The committee verifies that informed consent will be obtained from participants and that the consent process has been adequate.
Evaluation of methodology: The committee evaluates the research methodology and verifies that an adequate design has been used and that rigorous ethical and scientific procedures have been followed.
Identification of ethical issues: The committee identifies any ethical issues related to the research, such as the possibility of physical or emotional harm to participants, discrimination, or lack of confidentiality.
Making recommendations: Based on the assessment made, the committee may make recommendations to modify the research protocol, such as the inclusion of additional safety measures or modification of informed consent.
Approval or rejection of the protocol: Finally, the committee may approve the research protocol, approve it with modifications or reject it if it is considered that it does not meet the required ethical and scientific standards.
Allocated times
Confirmation of protocol reception: 1-5 days after submission.
Review process: 21 days for the committee to deliver its recommendations and comments to the authors.
First decision and request for corrections: 21 days for the authors to submit their corrections to the committee.
Second decision or request for corrections: if a second round of corrections is needed, the author has 21 days to return the correction to the committee.
Final decision: 1-5 days after receipt of the corrected protocol the committee gives a final decision.