Research registries are a data collection of potential research study participants who have specific conditions or diagnoses. The potential research participants who are listed in the registry have consented to be contacted to participate in future research studies. Formal registries are Institutional Review Board IRB-approved and are often accompanied by a consent form to participate in the registry. Also includes non-IRB approved research registries or data holdings.
Excludes: Research records and data created as part of a research study that is being repurposed as a research registry.
Official Copy: Any Office
Retention: 6 years after close of registry
Disposition Method: Shred or Delete
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