IRB Services

Pearl IRB is an AAHRPP-accredited independent IRB delivering institutional review board services that balance the needs of human subjects, sponsors, investigators and institutions.

As part of Versiti Clinical Trial Services, Pearl IRB helps research teams move with speed and confidence while maintaining the ethical rigor required to protect participants. Whether your study is a single-site project or a complex multi-center trial, our experienced board supports drugs, biologics, devices and all phases of research.

Together, we help strengthen study execution, reduce unnecessary friction and support research that can bring new therapeutics and diagnostics to patients faster.

Experienced review for social and behavioral research

Social and behavioral research is one of Pearl IRB’s core strengths. We regularly review studies involving interviews, surveys, focus groups, observational methods, educational research and other non-clinical qualitative approaches.

Our board includes representation and experience related to vulnerable populations, including pregnant people, prisoners and children. We also understand Certificates of Confidentiality, funding considerations and the regulatory pathways that may allow social and behavioral studies to qualify for expedited or exempt review based on participant risk.