Clinical Trials Administrator Archives – May 1, 2006
May 1, 2006
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UK clinical trial disaster highlights how much the industry still doesn’t know
The details from a phase I clinical trial in London, England, sound more like a clinical trial going wrong after unapproved deviations from the protocol than the worst case scenario after a trial has been conducted, apparently, according to industry standards. -
Previous trial disasters resulted in major changes
The rare times when serious injuries and deaths occur during clinical trials typically have a long-lasting impact on research institutions policies and, sometimes, on governmental regulations, particularly when lawsuits are involved, experts say. -
Should staff education should be a major focus?
All clinical trial sites, including small sites in physicians clinics, need to provide formal education for clinical trial professionals, who are the front-line ambassadors to the world of human subjects research, an expert says. -
Academics must meet business in the middle
Research institutions need to interact with business and industry in a business-like way, acknowledging the importance of that culture, an economic development expert advises. -
Put forward best foot in clinical trial negotiations
The reality is that its increasingly difficult to make money on clinical trial research, so its more important than ever that clinical trial sites develop the skills necessary to negotiate a fair and practical contract with sponsors, a clinical trial expert advises.