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Additionally data collection and retrospective chart review studies will still need to be opened to accrual even if patient enrollments will not be logged. This is to ensure that the study can be closed at a later date.
Closed to Accrual
As described in the Auto-Closer section of IRB Initial Submission and Renewals, protocols Protocols are automatically placed in the Closed to Accrual status when the accrual goal for the protocol is met, as indicated in the protocol shell. The following rules apply to automatic closures:
If/When the accrual goal is updated with the IRB, the Regulatory Coordinator must manually reopen the protocol to accrual. If you need to manually update a protocol status to Closed to Accrual, the Closed to Accrual status button will become available only after the study has been in the Open to Accrual status. If a protocol closed before it opens, the Abandoned or Terminate status will be more appropriate (see definitions below).
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