Institutional Ethical Review Board (IERB)

Ensuring ethical integrity, participant safety, and regulatory compliance in biomedical and health research at CIMC.

Role of IERB

CIMC supports medical research through policy initiatives, research projects, professional learning, and collaboration. While DIAR promotes a research-friendly environment, the IERB ensures ethical conduct, participant protection, and minimization of administrative burden. Institutional and external research grants further support biomedical research excellence.

IERB Committee, CIMC

NameDesignationEmail
Professor Dr. Md. Tipu SultanProfessor of Microbiology & Principal, CIMC (Chairperson)drtipusultan2003@yahoo.com
Professor Md. Amir HossainProfessor of Medicine & Director, CIMCH (Member)amir_hossain_ctg@yahoo.com
Professor Dr. Muslim UddinProfessor of Paediatrics & Academic Coordinator, CIMC (Member)drmusabuj@gmail.com
Prof. (Dr.) M. Jalal UddinProfessor of Community Medicine, CMOSHMC (Member)drjala165@gmail.com
Adv. Abdul JabbarLawyer (Member)jabbar01813858060@gmail.com
Maulana Abul Hasan Md. YasinReligious Leader (Member)alunyeasin@gmail.com
Dr. Md. Parvez Iqbal SharifAssociate Professor, Community Medicine, CIMC (Member Secretary)parvez74@yahoo.com

IRB-Approved Research Protocols

NoTitle of ProposalPrincipal InvestigatorIRB Approval
1Outcome of training on Doctor-Patient Communication Skill for the Pre-intern PhysiciansDr. Mehrunnissa KhanomCIMC/IRB/01/17-01, Dated: 15.01.2017
2Self-medication practice of Antibiotics among Medical College Students of ChittagongDr. Maliha AtaCIMC/IRB/01/17-02, Dated: 12.07.2017
3Assessment of Patients Satisfaction with Dental Health Services at Institutional LevelDr. Farina RahmanCIMC/IRB/01/18-01, Dated: 09.01.2018
4Pain Dimension and Severity of Odontogenic and Non Odontogenic Orofacial PainDr. Abu Saed Ibn HarunCIMC/IRB/01/18-02, Dated: 25.04.2018
5Accuracy of Blood Pressure Measurement among Phase I and Phase IV Medical College StudentsDr. Mehrunnissa KhanomCIMC/IRB/01/19-01, Dated: 19.02.2019
6Comparative study of clinic bacteriological profile of sepsis between neonatal and post neonatal ageDr. Rokhsana AhmedCIMC/IRB/01/19-02, Dated: 19.02.2019
7Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning on Problem Solving Capacity Building in Phase-3 Medical StudentsDr. Fatiha Tasmin JeeniaCIMC/IRB/01/19-03, Dated: 19.02.2019
8Prevalence of Non Communicable Diseases among Expatriates attending CIMCHProf. Md. Amir Hossain & Dr. Mohammad Kamrul IslamCIMC/IRB/02/19-04, Dated: 20.02.2019
9Assessment of Self-reported Faculty Needs of CIMC & CIDCDr. Afroza HoqueCIMC/IRB/02/19-05, Dated: 20.02.2019
10Clinical Pattern of Discharging Ear in ENT OPD of Private Medical College HospitalDr. Maleka AfrozCIMC/IRB/02/19-06, Dated: 20.02.2019
11Machine Learning System for Radiological Diagnosis of Digital Chest X-Ray ImagesDr. Mehrunnissa KhanomCIMC/IRB/03/19-07, Dated: 23.02.2019
12Pattern and Rationality of Antibiotic Use in Acute Febrile IllnessDr. Md. Razaul KarimCIMC/IRB/03/19-08, Dated: 23.02.2019
13Antibacterial Susceptibility of ESBL Producing Gram Negative BacilliDr. Mohammad SheranCIMC/IRB/03/19-09, Dated: 23.02.2019
14Prevalence and Assessment of Depression among Non-Government Medical College StudentsDr. Parvez Iqbal SharifCIMC/IRB/04/19-10, Dated: 24.02.2019
15Postoperative Outcome of Inguinal Hernia Repair by Desarda TechniqueDr. Syed Mohiuddin ArjuCIMC/IRB/04/19-11, Dated: 24.02.2019
16Chemical Composition of Urinary Stones: A Prospective StudyDr. Mohamed Hasan MeahCIMC/IRB/04/19-12, Dated: 24.02.2019
17Morbidity Pattern of Hospitalized Geriatric Patients – A Multicenter StudyDr. Mohammad Kamrul IslamCIMC/IRB/01/20-1, Dated: 21.06.2020
18Bacterial Pathogens from Surgical Site InfectionDr. Md. Meshkat Uddin KhanCIMC/IRB/01/20-2, Dated: 21.06.2020
19Antibiotic Resistance Pattern in UTI in CIMCHDr. Mohammed Hasan MeahCIMC/IRB/02/20-3, Dated: 22.06.2020
20Student’s Perspective on Virtual Learning during COVID-19Dr. Mehrunnissa KhanomCIMC/IRB/02/20-4, Dated: 22.06.2020
21Postoperative Pain following Root Canal TreatmentDr. Abdus SalamCIMC/IRB/02/20-5, Dated: 22.06.2020
22NEWS Score and Outcome of COVID-19 PatientsDr. Mohammad Kamrul IslamCIMC/IRB/01/21-01, Dated: 20.01.2021
23Pulp Sensibility Test and Anaesthetic SuccessDr. Abu Saeed Ibn HarunCIMC/IRB/01/21-02, Dated: 20.01.2021
24Oral Manifestation of COVID-19 PatientsDr. Ansar Uddin AhmedCIMC/IRB/01/21-03, Dated: 20.01.2021
25Cephalometric Norms of Chattogram PopulationDr. Shahiqul JabbarCIMC/IRB/01/21-04, Dated: 20.01.2021
26Post Extraction Bleeding with Antiplatelet TherapyDr. Md. Ali HossainCIMC/IRB/01/21-05, Dated: 20.01.2021
27Internet Addiction and Academic PerformanceDr. Afroza HoqueCIMC/IRB/01/21-06, Dated: 20.01.2021
28Radiographic Analysis of Mental ForamenDr. Abu Talha Md. Mahi UddinCIMC/IRB/01/21-07, Dated: 20.01.2021
29Management of Traumatic Teeth – A Longitudinal StudyDr. Abu Saeed Ibn HarunCIMC/IRB/01/21-08, Dated: 28.05.2021
30Oxygen Therapy Demand in COVID-19 PatientsDr. Mehrunnissa KhanomCIMC/IRB/01/21-09, Dated: 20.01.2021
31Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia and Internet Addiction among Medical Students during COVID-19 PeriodDr. ASM RedwanCIMC/IRB/01/21-10, Dated: 20.01.2021
32Impact of Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) on Reducing Perinatal AsphyxiaDr. Rokshana AhmedCIMC/IRB/02/21-11, Dated: 20.01.2021
33Outcome of Early Cholecystectomy in Gallstone Disease with PancreatitisDr. Md. Moklesur RahmanCIMC/IRB/02/21-12, Dated: 20.01.2021
34Prevalence and Pattern of Pap Smear in Cervical Cancer Screening at CIMCHDr. Farzana ChowdhuryCIMC/IRB/02/21-13, Dated: 20.01.2021
35Olfactory Dysfunction in Confirmed COVID-19 PatientsDr. Maleka AfrozCIMC/IRB/02/21-14, Dated: 20.01.2021
36Role of Antibiotics in Clean Surgery among Obstetric Patients: Single vs Multiple DoseDr. Nazmin SultanaCIMC/IRB/02/21-15, Dated: 20.01.2021
37Incidence and Pattern of Cutaneous Manifestations among COVID-19 PatientsDr. Shamim AraCIMC/IRB/02/21-16, Dated: 20.01.2021
38Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on Students of a Non-Government Medical CollegeDr. Mohammed Parvez Iqbal SharifCIMC/IRB/02/21-17, Dated: 20.01.2021
39Role of FNAC in Diagnosis of Granulomatous and Tubercular MastitisDr. Nasrin SultanaCIMC/IRB/02/21-18, Dated: 20.01.2021
40Biochemical Parameters of COVID-19 PatientsDr. Sheikh Salauddin SharifCIMC/IRB/02/21-19, Dated: 20.01.2021
41Incidence of Raised Troponin-I in Confirmed COVID-19 PatientsProf. Dr. Asma Kabir ShomaCIMC/IRB/02/21-20, Dated: 20.01.2021
42Incidence and Severity of Postoperative Pain following Root Canal TreatmentDr. Abdus SalamCIMC/IRB/03/21-21, Dated: 20.01.2021
43Etiology and Drug Sensitivity of Uropathogens in UTI PatientsDr. Mohamed Hasan MeahCIMC/IRB/03/21-22, Dated: 20.01.2021
44Pattern of Bacterial Pathogens Isolated from Surgical Site InfectionDr. Md. Meshkat Uddin KhanCIMC/IRB/03/21-23, Dated: 20.01.2021
45Outcome of Specialist Telehealth Consultation in OPD of a Tertiary HospitalDr. Mehrunnissa KhanomCIMC/IRB/04/21-01
46Histopathological Evaluation of Abnormal Uterine BleedingDr. Taifa Tasnim TaniCIMC/IRB/06/21-01
47Continuing Professional Development in Bangladesh: Physicians’ ViewsDr. Afroza HoqueCIMC/IRB/04/21-03
48Role of USG-Guided FNAC in Non-Palpable Breast LesionsDr. Nasrin SultanaCIMC/IRB/04/21-04
49Neonatal Screening for Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Sheikh Mohammad Shalauddin SharifCIMC/IRB/06/21-02
50Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Health Care Workers towards COVID-19Dr. Mehrunnissa KhanomCIMC/IRB/04/21-06
51Outcome of Epidural Analgesia in LaborDr. Muslina AkhterCIMC/IRB/04/21-07
52Maternal Complications of IUFD during COVID-19Dr. Shamima AkhterCIMC/IRB/04/21-08
53Outcome of Module-Based Training on Medical Ethics for Intern DoctorsDr. Mohammad Kamrul IslamCIMC/IRB/04/21-09
54FNAC and Cell Block vs Core Needle Biopsy in Palpable Breast LumpDr. Nasrin SultanaCIMC/IRB/05/21-01, Dated: 29.09.2021
55Psychological Burden among Patients with PsoriasisDr. Shamim AraCIMC/IRB/05/21-02, Dated: 29.09.2021
56Respiratory Parameters among COVID Vaccinated and Non-Vaccinated PeopleProf. Dr. Asma Kabir ShomaCIMC/IRB/05/21-03, Dated: 29.09.2021
57Comparison of Chromogenic Agar and Conventional Media for UropathogensDr. Mohammed SheranCIMC/IRB/05/21-04, Dated: 29.09.2021
58Antibiotic Dispensing Practices among Retail Drug SellersDr. Mohammad Rakib HasanCIMC/IRB/05/21-05, Dated: 29.09.2021
59Constraints Against Quality Services of Clinical Biochemistry LaboratoryDr. Sheikh Mohammad Shalauddin SharifCIMC/IRB/05/21-06, Dated: 29.09.2021
60Acceptance and Attitudes towards COVID-19 Vaccines among Medical StudentsDr. Mohammed Parvez Iqbal SharifCIMC/IRB/05/21-07, Dated: 29.09.2021
61Congenital Anomalies of Kidney and Urinary Tract in a Tertiary HospitalDr. Towhida NaheenCIMC/IRB/05/21-08, Dated: 29.09.2021
62Assessment of Lipid Profile of Medical Students after COVID-19 LockdownDr. Sharmin JahanCIMC/IRB/05/21-09, Dated: 29.09.2021
63Thyroid Profile in Mothers of Low-Birth-Weight NewbornsDr. Shaheda AhmedCIMC/IRB/05/21-10, Dated: 29.09.2021
64Online Assessment in Undergraduate Medical Education during COVID-19Dr. Fatiha Tasmin JeeniaCIMC/IRB/05/21-11, Dated: 29.09.2021
65Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Hospitalized PatientsDr. Omme TaharaCIMC/IRB/05/21-12, Dated: 29.09.2021
66Comparison of Two Flap Designs after Surgical Extraction of Mandibular Third MolarDr. Mohammad Ali HossainCIMC/IRB/05/21-13, Dated: 29.09.2021
67Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Incidence and Pregnancy OutcomeDr. Shamima AkhterCIMC/IRB/05/21-14, Dated: 29.09.2021
68Clinico-Histopathological Assessment of Gynecological CasesDr. Muslina AkhterCIMC/IRB/06/21-03, Dated: 29.09.2021
69Outcome of Module-Based Training on Medical Ethics for CRTF TraineesDr. Mohammad Kamrul IslamCIMC/IRB/01/22-01, Dated: 08.05.2022
70Simulation-Based Teaching Module on Medical HumanitiesDr. Mehrunnissa KhanomCIMC/IRB/02/22-01, Dated: 03.08.2022
71Outcome and Cost Effectiveness of Laparoscopic versus Open AppendectomyDr. Tasnova IqbalCIMC/IRB/03/22-01, Dated: 25.08.2022
72Histopathological Examination of Gall Bladder Specimen to Detect Incidental CarcinomaDr. Meshkat Uddin KhanCIMC/IRB/03/22-02, Dated: 25.08.2022
73Custom Made Prosthetic Guided Surgical Template for Implant PlacementDr. Md. Riad MahmudCIMC/IRB/03/22-03, Dated: 25.08.2022
74Screening of Neurodevelopmental Delay in Newborns with Perinatal AsphyxiaDr. Roksana AhmedCIMC/IRB/03/22-04, Dated: 25.08.2022
75Parental Perception and Practice on Early Childhood CariesDr. Towhida AhsanCIMC/IRB/03/22-05, Dated: 25.08.2022
76Sociodemographic Condition and Patient Experience in Prosthodontic TreatmentDr. Shah Md. Shahadat HossainCIMC/IRB/03/22-06, Dated: 25.08.2022
77Appendectomy in Children: Histopathological EvidenceDr. Faridul IslamCIMC/IRB/03/22-07, Dated: 25.08.2022
78Internet Addiction and Academic Performance among Medical & Dental StudentsDr. Afroza HoqueCIMC/IRB/04/22-01, Dated: 25.08.2022
79Impact of Module-Based Ethics Training on Postgraduate TraineesDr. Mohammad Kamrul IslamCIMC/IRB/05/22-01, Dated: 12.11.2022
80Presenting Features of Hospitalized Patients with HyponatremiaDr. Omma TaharaCIMC/IERB/01/23-01, Dated: 26.07.2023
81Comparison of Phase-I Physiology Performance in PBL vs Non-PBL QuestionsDr. Jawairia RajwanaCIMC/IERB/01/23-02, Dated: 26.07.2023
82Umbilical Cord Insertion Site in PlacentaDr. Towhida NaheenCIMC/IERB/01/23-03, Dated: 26.07.2023
83Assessment of Empathy in Nursing Practice by Jefferson ScaleTazveen FarihaCIMC/IERB/01/23-04, Dated: 26.07.2023
84Prescription Pattern of Antihypertensive Drugs in OPD PatientsDr. Md. Sazzad Hossain & Dr. Md. Saiful Alam ChyCIMC/IERB/01/23-05, Dated: 26.07.2023
85Preference of Teaching Tools in Anatomy Dissection ClassDr. Sonia SultanaCIMC/IERB/01/23-06, Dated: 26.07.2023
86Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV VaccinationDr. Farzana ChowdhuryCIMC/IERB/01/23-07, Dated: 26.07.2023
87Perception on Integrated Teaching under MBBS Curriculum 2021Dr. Sharmin JahanCIMC/IERB/01/23-08, Dated: 26.07.2023
88Health Care Seeking Behavior among Remote Coastal WomenDr. Fahmida ShammiCIMC/IERB/01/23-09, Dated: 26.07.2023
89Assessment of Postoperative Pain under Spinal Anesthesia using VASDr. Md. Nur Uddin ChowdhuryCIMC/IERB/01/23-10, Dated: 26.07.2023
90Inter-arm Blood Pressure Difference in Undergraduate StudentsDr. Imranul Hoque ShakibCIMC/IERB/01/23-11, Dated: 26.07.2023
91Workplace Violence against Doctors in Non-Government Medical CollegesDr. Mohammed Parvez Iqbal SharifCIMC/IERB/01/23-12, Dated: 26.07.2023
92Attitudes towards Nursing Courses in Non-Government CollegesShahnaz AktherCIMC/IERB/01/23-13, Dated: 26.07.2023
93Prevalence of Second Mesiobuccal Canal in Maxillary First MolarsDr. Md. Shakhauwat TabrejCIMC/IERB/02/23-01, Dated: 27.07.2023
94Prevalence and Severity of Periodontal Disease among Smokers and Non-SmokersDr. Minhajus Sualehin SiddiquyCIMC/IERB/02/23-02, Dated: 27.07.2023
95Efficacy of Local Anesthesia in Irreversible PulpitisDr. Md. Kamrul Hasan JoniCIMC/IERB/02/23-03, Dated: 27.07.2023
96Prevalence of Candida Albicans in Endodontic InfectionsDr. Nazneen KarimCIMC/IERB/02/23-04, Dated: 27.07.2023
97Effect of Preoperative Chlorhexidine Mouthwash on Oral MicroorganismsDr. Md. RobinCIMC/IERB/02/23-05, Dated: 27.07.2023
98Impact of Dietary Habits and Lifestyle on Oral Health of AdolescentsDr. Towhida AhsanCIMC/IERB/02/23-06, Dated: 27.07.2023
99Mandibular Third Molar Angulation as Risk Factor for PericoronitisDr. Naim Mahmud ChowdhuryCIMC/IERB/02/23-07, Dated: 27.07.2023
100Tooth Extraction Related Misconceptions among PatientsDr. Md. Mohiuddin FarukCIMC/IERB/02/23-08, Dated: 27.07.2023
101Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Oral Health among Adult PatientsDr. Ansar Uddin AhmedCIMC/IERB/02/23-09, Dated: 27.07.2023
102Dental Age Determination Using Demirjian’s Method in Chattogram PopulationDr. Md. Noman FaroqCIMC/IERB/02/23-10, Dated: 27.07.2023
103Maximal Mouth Opening and Its Relationship with Anthropometric ParametersDr. Mohammad Jashim UddinCIMC/IERB/02/23-11, Dated: 27.07.2023
104Morphometric Measurement of Maxillary First PremolarDr. Mohammad Moin UddinCIMC/IERB/02/23-12, Dated: 27.07.2023

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