Appendix I2 - IRB Approval Letter

Appendix I2
IRB Approval Letter

Institutional Review Board Notice of Approval
Principal Investigator/Project Director:
Project Title:

Healthy Incentives Pilot (HIP)

Sponsor Agency:
Abt IRB #:

Susan Bartlett

USDA/FNS

0524

Protocol Approval Date:

December 30, 2010

Review Type:

Expedited

Type of Approval:

Partial Approval Applies to Only Those Study Components Specifically
Identified by the IRB

Please note the following requirements:
Next review: This approval only extends to the study’s activities noted in the cover E-mail that
accompanies this memo. You must reapply for study approval prior to full implementation of the
study.
Problems or adverse reactions: If any problems in treatment of human subjects or unexpected
adverse reactions occur as a result of this study, you must notify the IRB Chairperson or IRB
Administrator immediately.
Consent forms: In the event the approved study includes procedures for written informed
consent, you only may use consent forms that bear the Abt Associates Inc. IRB approval stamp.
Renewal: You are required to apply for renewal of approval at least annually for as long as the
study is active. Your next review date should be on or before December 29, 2011.
Teresa Doksum
IRB Administrator
Cc:

Date:

January 8, 2011