# Irb Protocol

> Develop IRB/ethics protocols for human subjects research. Use when: (1) Planning studies involving humans, (2) Preparing IRB applications, (3) Ensuring ethical compliance, (4) Addressing informed consent.

- Skill: `aibot88/irb-protocol` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add aibot88/irb-protocol`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/aibot88/irb-protocol/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Research & Search
- Author: aibot88 (https://skillmd.com/u/aibot88)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/aibot88/irb-protocol

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# IRB Protocol Development Skill

## Purpose
Create comprehensive ethical protocols for institutional review board approval.

## Key IRB Components

**1. Study Purpose**
- Research question
- Scientific justification
- Expected benefits

**2. Study Design**
- Methodology overview
- Sample size justification
- Duration and timeline

**3. Participant Selection**
- Inclusion/exclusion criteria
- Recruitment methods
- Vulnerable populations addressed

**4. Risks and Benefits**
- Potential risks identified
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Benefits to participants/society
- Risk-benefit analysis

**5. Informed Consent**
- Voluntary participation
- Right to withdraw
- Clear language (8th grade level)
- Comprehension assessment

**6. Privacy and Confidentiality**
- Data protection measures
- Anonymization/de-identification
- Data storage and security
- Data sharing plans

**7. Compensation**
- Payment amount and schedule
- Justified as not coercive

## Risk Categories

**Minimal Risk**: No greater than daily life
**More than Minimal**: Requires full board review

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**Version:** 1.0.0