What is the irb-protocol skill?

It is a specialized capability for Claude Code designed to help researchers draft Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and necessary ethical documentation for human subjects research.

Is it suitable for clinical trials?

Yes, it can be used to draft the ethical framework for clinical trials, addressing participant risks, benefits, and the scientific justification for the study.

Can it help with informed consent forms?

Yes, it provides templates and clear language guidance to ensure informed consent forms are easy to understand and meet standard ethical requirements.

How does it handle data privacy?

The skill includes specialized modules for detailing data protection measures, anonymization techniques, and secure storage plans to satisfy IRB data security requirements.

Does this guarantee IRB approval?

No, while the skill ensures all required components are addressed according to standard frameworks, the final content must be reviewed and approved by your specific institution's ethics committee.

IRB Protocol Developer

Name: IRB Protocol Developer
Author: astoreyai

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the creation of comprehensive ethical protocols and documentation for institutional review board approval in human subjects research.

The irb-protocol skill streamlines the complex process of preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions by providing structured guidance on ethics and compliance. It assists researchers in defining study purposes, outlining participant selection criteria, conducting risk-benefit analyses, and drafting informed consent forms at appropriate reading levels. By ensuring all critical components—from data privacy to compensation—are addressed, this skill helps academic and clinical researchers meet regulatory standards and expedite the approval process for human subjects studies.

Key Features

01Generates structured IRB-compliant research protocols

02Provides automated risk-benefit analysis templates

03Outlines data privacy and de-identification strategies

04Drafts simplified informed consent forms (8th-grade level)

05Assists with recruitment methods and inclusion criteria

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Use Cases

01Establishing standardized ethical data handling and de-identification procedures

02Preparing human subjects research applications for university or clinical review boards

03Drafting participant consent forms that meet ethical transparency requirements

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add astoreyai/ai_scientist irb-protocol

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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