Ethics Committee Quiz

Which of the following is a mandatory member category in an Ethics Committee under ICMR guidelines?

• Statistician

• Lay person from the community

• Pharmacist

• Media representative

Who should ideally chair the Ethics Committee, according to ICMR?

• A scientist from the institution

• The institutional head

• An external member not affiliated with the institution

• The PI of the research study

Which of the following is not a function of the Ethics Committee according to ICMR?

• Review of research proposals

• Monitoring ongoing studies

• Publishing research papers

• Ensuring informed consent is ethically obtained

How often should an Ethics Committee meet, according to ICMR recommendations?

• Once a year

• Every week

• As needed, but at least every 2–3 months

• Only when a new drug is proposed

Which of the following is true about quorum requirements in ICMR Ethics Committees?

• At least 3 members including the PI must be present

• At least 50% of members should be from outside the institution

• Minimum 5 members, including at least one non-scientific and one lay person, must be present

• All members must be present

What type of member is essential to ensure gender sensitivity in an Ethics Committee, as per ICMR?

• A lawyer

• At least one woman member

• A religious leader

• A pediatrician

What is the minimum number of members required to form a valid quorum for an Ethics Committee (EC) meeting?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 7

Who is responsible for appointing the members of the Ethics Committee (EC)?

• Central Ethics Review Board

• Chairperson of the EC

• Head of the institution

• Member Secretary

Which type of review is applicable for research involving only public data without linked identifiers?

• Full committee review

• Exemption from review

• Expedited review

• SAE subcommittee review

What is the preferred composition percentage of non-affiliated members in an EC?

• 25%

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%