HDEC review and approvals

Find out if your study needs review by the Health and Disability Ethics Committees (HDEC), how to apply for approval or change your study protocol.

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Find out if your study requires HDEC review
Information about when study proposals require Health and Disability Ethics Committees (HDEC) review. – Read more
How to apply for HDEC review
All applications for HDEC review must be submitted through the Online Forms website. Learn more about the process and what documents to include in your application – Read more
Research contacts
Contact details for institutional ethics committees and for district health board research governance. – Read more
HDEC decision and approval process
Valid applications are assigned to the HDEC for review. Learn about the review process and what happens once approval is given. – Read more
Change your study protocol
How to make a change to an aspect of your study protocol or study documents. – Read more