§90-113.103. Registration of pilot studies and neurologists

(a)        A neurologist seeking to conduct a pilot study pursuant to this Article shall submit an application to the Department providing all of the following information:

(1)        The name of the pilot study.

(2)        The affiliated research institution.

(3)        The scientific and clinical parameters of the study.

(4)        The protocols established to ensure patient safety.

(5)        The name and address of the one or more neurologists associated with the pilot study.

(6)        Any other information deemed necessary by the Department to determine the safety and evidence-based nature of the pilot study.

(b)        The Department shall examine applications received pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and register in the database the proposed pilot studies that the Department certifies follow minimal scientific methods and protect patient safety.

(c)        The Department may monitor registered pilot studies to ensure continued adherence to patient safety protocols and the scientific parameters of the study.

(2014-53, s. 2.)