This guidebook is filled with valuable information on the role and responsibilities of a clinical research coordinator (CRC) and explains the research process from the site and CRC perspective. Topics covered include: identifying the regulations governing clinical research; describing the drug development process; discussing good clinical practices and how to apply them in clinical trials and organizing a clinical practice.
In this revised third edition of the essential reference for clinical research coordinators (CRCs), Deborrah Norris provides expanded coverage of CRC duties and regulatory requirements, including new sections on investigator responsibilities, data clarification, and adverse event reporting. The book's five appendices include a directory of CRC resources, updated forms and checklists, state regulatory requirements and contact information, conversion charts and tables, a glossary, and more.
This book is divided into 25 chapters covering more than 300 topics. This book will serve as a training guide to make your routine tasks more efficient, compliant and easy. After reading this book, Clinical Research Coordinators, clinical research personnel and aspirants would get: # Step by step in-depth training on roles and responsibilities of a clinical research coordinator before, during and after the completion of a clinical trial. # Discussion on day-to-day challenges and their solutions. # Training through real-time examples and ready-made checklists to conduct each activity more efficiently and correctly. # Guidance through strategies and measures to execute critical clinical trial activities. # Training on regulatory and ICH-GCP guidelines. # Tips on effective communication and coordination with site staff, investigator, sponsor, and IRB. # Assistance to become a better and successful clinical research coordinator. # Knowledge on other essential topics of clinical research.
A Practical Guide to Managing Clinical Trials is a basic, comprehensive guide to conducting clinical trials. Designed for individuals working in research site operations, this user-friendly reference guides the reader through each step of the clinical trial process from site selection, to site set-up, subject recruitment, study visits, and to study close-out. Topics include staff roles/responsibilities/training, budget and contract review and management, subject study visits, data and document management, event reporting, research ethics, audits and inspections, consent processes, IRB, FDA regulations, and good clinical practices. Each chapter concludes with a review of key points and knowledge application. Unique to this book is "A View from India," a chapter-by-chapter comparison of clinical trial practices in India versus the U.S. Throughout the book and in Chapter 10, readers will glimpse some of the challenges and opportunities in the emerging and growing market of Indian clinical trials.
New chapters, updated content, more tips, helpful exercises and more! The CRC's Guide to Coordinating Clinical Research has been one of the foremost training tools and reference guides for novice and experienced coordinators since the first edition was released in 2004. Now with new chapters on investigational product accountability, device and biologics trials and data safety monitoring boards, along with key takeaways and newly added case studies, The CRC's Guide is the most comprehensive resource available for on-site training staffs, professors or individuals interested in a step-by-step approach to coordinating successful clinical trials. Topics include: A comprehensive review of CRC roles and responsibilities Understanding regulations and GCPs Preparing for a study Working with study subjects The informed consent process Case report forms and EDC Study closure The future outlook Job descriptions and current academic programs Adverse Events and Safety Monitoring Sample Forms, Checklists and Logs Recommended for: Novice and experienced CRCs Health professionals interested in pursuing a career as a study coordinator Instructors conducting training and educational programs
The second edition of this innovative work again provides a unique perspective on the clinical discovery process by providing input from experts within the NIH on the principles and practice of clinical research. Molecular medicine, genomics, and proteomics have opened vast opportunities for translation of basic science observations to the bedside through clinical research. As an introductory reference it gives clinical investigators in all fields an awareness of the tools required to ensure research protocols are well designed and comply with the rigorous regulatory requirements necessary to maximize the safety of research subjects. Complete with sections on the history of clinical research and ethics, copious figures and charts, and sample documents it serves as an excellent companion text for any course on clinical research and as a must-have reference for seasoned researchers.*Incorporates new chapters on Managing Conflicts of Interest in Human Subjects Research, Clinical Research from the Patient's Perspective, The Clinical Researcher and the Media, Data Management in Clinical Research, Evaluation of a Protocol Budget, Clinical Research from the Industry Perspective, and Genetics in Clinical Research *Addresses the vast opportunities for translation of basic science observations to the bedside through clinical research*Delves into data management and addresses how to collect data and use it for discovery*Contains valuable, up-to-date information on how to obtain funding from the federal government
This revised edition of a bestseller provides a logical, step-by-step guide to testing new drugs and treatment modalities in compliance with the latest FDA regulations. With current forms, ICH GCP information, FDA regulations, and other references, it shows readers how to manage a clinical research study effectively and efficiently.
A single trial is complex, with numerous regulations, administrative processes, medical procedures, deadlines and specific protocol instructions to follow. And yet, there has existed no single-volume, comprehensive clinical research reference manual for investigators, medical institutions, and national and international research personnel to keep on the shelf as a ready reference to navigate through trial complexities and ensure compliance with U.S. Federal Regulations and ICH GCP until The Sourcebook for Clinical Research. An actionable, step-by-step guide through beginning to advanced topics in clinical research with forms, templates and checklists to download from a companion website, so that study teams will be compliant and will find all the necessary tools within this book. Additionally, the authors developed Display Posters for Adverse Events Plus Reporting and Medicare Coverage Analysis that can be purchased separately here: https://www.elsevier.com/books-and-journals/book-companion/9780128162422/order-display-posters. Moreover, The Sourcebook for Clinical Research contains clear information and guidance on the newest changes in the industry to keep seasoned investigators and staff current and compliant, in addition to providing detailed information regarding the most complex topics. This book serves as a quick, actionable, off-the-shelf resource to keep by your side at the medical clinic. - Makes vital trial conduct information easy to understand and instructs on how to practically apply current Federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) - Offers extensive guidance that is crucial for guaranteeing compliance to clinical research regulations during each step of the clinical research process - Provides up-to-date and extensive coverage of beginning to advanced topics, and, step-by-step actions to take during exceptional circumstances, including compassionate use, emergency use, human subjects protections for vulnerable populations, and federal audits - Furnishes a detailed clinical research Glossary, and a comprehensive Appendix containing ready-to-use forms, templates, and checklists for clinical trial personnel to download and begin using immediately. - Written for the fast-paced clinic environment with action steps and forms in the book to respond to a research subject's needs urgently and compliantly
