Study Closure

Investigators are required to submit final closeout reports when all of the following apply:

• Study is permanently closed to enrollment
• Participants have completed all research activities
• Collection and analysis of identifiable information is complete

Resources

Use the following resources to prepare a new study submission:

• Submit a Study Closure: Quick Guide
  High-level, step-by-step guide on how to submit a study closure.

• What to Expect after Submitting to the IRB
  Explanation of the IRB process once a submission is received by the IRB.

• How to Withdraw or Discard a Submission: Quick Guide
  High-level, step-by-step guide on how to withdraw or discard a submission.

We also recommend reviewing the following documents from the HRPP Toolkit Library:

• Investigator Manual (download)
  Comprehensive guide of all policies, procedures, and resources related to the conduct of human research at the University of Minnesota.