Clinical Trials Administrator Archives – January 1, 2007
January 1, 2007
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OHRP opens discussion on clinical trial use of the short consent form
Traditionally research sites and IRBs have been hesitant to embrace use of the informed consent short form, but that may soon change. -
Starting a tissue bank requires hard work
When clinical research professionals decide to start a tissue bank, one of the most important details they should consider is how to provide informed consent to patients. -
Network seeks uniformity in data standards
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Roadmap for Research seeks many improvements, and one of these is to make research more efficient. -
SACHRP recommends prisoner regulations changes
The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has endorsed recommendations that might make it a little less burdensome for clinical trial sites to conduct research involving prisoners. -
Research education and training need commitment
Top officials at research institutions need to give systematic and comprehensive thought to what educational programs might involve, an expert advises.