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I intend to run a pilot study before my large research project begins. Do I need IRB approval before starting the pilot study?

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I intend to run a pilot study before my large research project begins. Do I need IRB approval before starting the pilot study?

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Pilot studies and feasibility studies, including those involving only one human subject, require the same scrutiny as full-scale research projects. Pilot studies should be identified as such in applications to the IRB.