Research and Clinical Trials
Welcome to the MercyOne Iowa Institutional Review Board (IRB) page.
The IRB is a committee, formally designated by MercyOne Iowa, to review, approve the initiation of, and conduct ongoing review of investigational research involving human subjects.
The purpose of the IRB is to ensure that no investigational research done under the jurisdiction or premises of a MercyOne Iowa institution (or one of its affiliates) shall expose persons who participate as subjects to unreasonable risks to their health, general well-being, or privacy. It is the policy of MercyOne Iowa that in all research- related activities involving the participation of human subjects that the:
- Rights and welfare of the human subjects at risk are adequately protected.
- Participation of human subjects is based upon uncoerced and otherwise legally effective informed consent.
- Risks to human subjects participating are so outweighed by the sum benefit to general human subjects and the importance of the knowledge to be gained as to warrant a decision to allow human subjects to accept these risks.
Clinical Trials & Research – Investigator Information
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) serves all research sites, clinical sites, and students who are doing research at a MercyOne Iowa institution or one of its affiliates.
All human subjects' research carried out at a MercyOne Iowa institution (or one of its affiliates) is required to be reviewed by the IRB.
The IRB processes studies that are supported by industry and involve evaluation of a technology or product such as a drug, surgical procedure, medical device, diagnostic test or technique. Our clinical studies include Phase II – IV studies.
For a list of investigator requirements to conduct research at a MercyOne Iowa institution (or one of its affiliates), can contact the IRB Administrator at irb@mercyoneiowa.org.
Initiating an Application to Conduct Research
To submit a new study, please contact irb@mercyoneiowa.org
MercyOne Iowa IRB now utilizes an online submission system (IRB Manager). You will need log-in information to access this system. This will be provided after you contact the IRB office at the email shown above.
Institutions that MercyOne Iowa IRB maintains regulatory oversight of:
- Genesis Health System and its affiliates
- MercyOne Clinton and its affiliates
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and its affiliates
- MercyOne Dubuque and its affiliates
- MercyOne North Iowa and its affiliates
- MercyOne Souixland and its affiliates
- MercyOne Waterloo and its affiliates
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - South Bend Campus, Inc and its affiliates (anticipated by 12/31/2024)
Contact Information
MercyOne Iowa IRB Administrator
Medical Education and Research Department
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave
Des Moines Iowa 50314
515-247-3985
irb@mercyoneiowa.org
