Statute and Guidelines of Yasan Clinic Research Ethics Committee (YCREC)

1.Introduction and Objectives

The Yasan Clinic Research Ethics Committee (YCREC) is an independent regulatory body established to protect the rights, dignity, and safety of

participants in psychological and clinical research. The committee ensures that all research activities conducted at Yasan Clinic comply with national and

international ethical standards.

2.Ethical Principles

The committee is committed to the following principles:

• Declaration of Helsinki: Compliance with all international guidelines for human research.

• Informed Consent: Ensuring participants join research voluntarily and with full understanding.

• Confidentiality: Total protection of personal data and privacy of clients and participants.

• Justice and Beneficence: Equitable distribution of research benefits and minimizing potential risks.

3.Review and Approval Process

The process for issuing ethical clearance at Yasan Clinic includes:

1. Submission: Receiving the research protocol, informed consent forms, and tools.

2. Risk Assessment: Determining the risk level (Exempt, Minimal Risk, or Full Review).

3. Deliberation: Review of documents by committee members.

4. Determination: Issuing a decision: "Approved," "Approved with Modifications," or "Not Approved."

5. Issuance of Ethics Code: Assigning a unique registration number to approved projects.

4.Committee Members

The current members of the Yasan Clinic Research Ethics Committee are:

Dr. Asieh Anari

• PhD in Clinical Psychology

• Chairperson

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Dr. Amir Pahloonejad

• PhD in Counseling Psychology

• Committee Member

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Dr. Shayesteh Shokoofehfard

• Clinical Psychologist

• Committee Member

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