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ArticleContemporary clinical trials communications2026

Blind spots: The hidden challenges of conducting multisite intervention research.

Krista E Cooksey, Rachelle Roy, Carissa Minder, Mary C Politi, Ashley J Housten

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Article in Contemporary clinical trials communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Krista E CookseyAndrew M. and Jane M. Bursky School of Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130, United States.
Rachelle RoyDivision of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 600 S. Taylor Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States.
Carissa MinderHuman Research Protection Office, Washington University in St. Louis, 660 S. Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States.
Mary C PolitiAndrew M. and Jane M. Bursky School of Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis, 1 Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130, United States.
Ashley J HoustenDivision of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, 600 S. Taylor Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

U.S. single-IRB (sIRB) policies require one central IRB to review federally funded multisite research. Although intended to support collaboration, few studies have explored the practical challenges of implementing sIRBs. Drawing on firsthand experience from a multisite project, we present challenges and solutions to inform researchers considering or required to use sIRBs. Challenges include identifying when sIRB review is needed, costs associated with sIRB review, insufficient communication pathways, and complex submission processes. Recommendations include consulting with the IRB early, proactively confirming reliance processes and needed updates, establishing expectations for clear communication across sites, increasing structural support to promote equitable participation, and standardizing local context review requirements to improve consistency and efficiency.

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Institutional Review Board (IRB)Multisite trialsResearch administrationSingle IRB (sIRB)

Identifiers

PMID42898051
PMCPMC13677261

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