This document provides an overview of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH). It discusses key events that led to the development of ethical standards in clinical research. The ICH was formed to harmonize technical requirements for drug approval among regions. It establishes guidelines covering non-clinical studies, clinical safety, efficacy, quality, and multidisciplinary topics. The core purpose of GCP and ICH guidelines is to protect research participants and ensure valid clinical trial conduct and data.
The document describes the principles of good clinical practice (GCP) according to international guidelines. It provides a brief history of human subject research regulations, from the Nuremberg Code established after World War II to modern standards like the Declaration of Helsinki, Belmont Report, and ICH GCP guidelines. The core principles of GCP outlined in the document are: prioritizing subject well-being, using qualified researchers, obtaining informed consent, maintaining quality standards, and appropriately recording and protecting private data. Adhering to GCP aims to safely and ethically conduct clinical trials involving human participants.
The document discusses the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guideline.
ICH-GCP is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for clinical trials involving human subjects. It aims to ensure trials are scientifically sound and respect the rights, safety and well-being of participants. The guideline was developed in response to medical tragedies and the need for harmonized standards across regions to facilitate global drug development. It outlines principles for conducting clinical trials, including obtaining informed consent and ensuring confidentiality. Adherence to ICH-GCP provides assurance that clinical trial data are credible and that participants are adequately protected.
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The ppt gives a basic information about ICH-GCP, how it originated , what led to the formation of ICH-GCP guidelines and what are the principles of the guidelines.
This document discusses ICH-GCP and compares it to Indian GCP guidelines. It begins by explaining that ICH is an international body that establishes quality standards for clinical trials called Good Clinical Practice (GCP). GCP guidelines ensure clinical trials are scientifically valid and investigational products are properly documented. The document then outlines some key differences between ICH-GCP and Indian GCP guidelines, such as investigator qualifications, informed consent procedures, and the roles of investigators, monitors and ethics committees.
The document discusses Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. It provides an overview of GCP, including its conception from past tragedies, definition, importance, key sections, and principles. It also presents two case studies on unethical clinical trials and the latest updates to GCP guidelines, which aim to improve efficiency and include new sections on investigator responsibilities, quality management, and risk-based monitoring.
Presentation on Good Clinical Practices (GCP) By Anubhav Singh m.pharm 1st yearAnubhav Singh
GCPs are generally accepted, international best practices for conducting clinical trials and device studies. They are defined as an international ethical and scientific standard for designing, conducting, recording and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects. Compliance with GCPs provide public assurance that the rights and safety of participants in human subject research are protected and that the data that arises from the study is credible. GCPs aim to ensure that clinical studies are scientifically sound and that the clinical properties of investigational products are properly documented. They encompass the design, conduct, monitoring, termination, analyses, reporting and documentation of clinical studies.
The document discusses the history and purpose of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. It aimed to harmonize clinical trial regulations across regions to facilitate acceptance of trial data internationally and remove inefficiencies. GCP provides a quality standard for trial conduct that protects rights and welfare of subjects. It developed guidelines for drugs, biologics and devices approved by regulatory agencies. GCP ensures trials are scientifically sound and ethically conducted according to principles like informed consent, risk-benefit assessment and independent review.
This document provides an overview of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH). It discusses key events that led to the development of ethical standards in clinical research. The ICH was formed to harmonize technical requirements for drug approval among regions. It establishes guidelines covering non-clinical studies, clinical safety, efficacy, quality, and multidisciplinary topics. The core purpose of GCP and ICH guidelines is to protect research participants and ensure valid clinical trial conduct and data.
The document describes the principles of good clinical practice (GCP) according to international guidelines. It provides a brief history of human subject research regulations, from the Nuremberg Code established after World War II to modern standards like the Declaration of Helsinki, Belmont Report, and ICH GCP guidelines. The core principles of GCP outlined in the document are: prioritizing subject well-being, using qualified researchers, obtaining informed consent, maintaining quality standards, and appropriately recording and protecting private data. Adhering to GCP aims to safely and ethically conduct clinical trials involving human participants.
The document discusses the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guideline.
ICH-GCP is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for clinical trials involving human subjects. It aims to ensure trials are scientifically sound and respect the rights, safety and well-being of participants. The guideline was developed in response to medical tragedies and the need for harmonized standards across regions to facilitate global drug development. It outlines principles for conducting clinical trials, including obtaining informed consent and ensuring confidentiality. Adherence to ICH-GCP provides assurance that clinical trial data are credible and that participants are adequately protected.
Origin and principles of international conference on harmonization- Good clin...AbhishekJoshi312
The ppt gives a basic information about ICH-GCP, how it originated , what led to the formation of ICH-GCP guidelines and what are the principles of the guidelines.
This document discusses ICH-GCP and compares it to Indian GCP guidelines. It begins by explaining that ICH is an international body that establishes quality standards for clinical trials called Good Clinical Practice (GCP). GCP guidelines ensure clinical trials are scientifically valid and investigational products are properly documented. The document then outlines some key differences between ICH-GCP and Indian GCP guidelines, such as investigator qualifications, informed consent procedures, and the roles of investigators, monitors and ethics committees.
The document discusses Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. It provides an overview of GCP, including its conception from past tragedies, definition, importance, key sections, and principles. It also presents two case studies on unethical clinical trials and the latest updates to GCP guidelines, which aim to improve efficiency and include new sections on investigator responsibilities, quality management, and risk-based monitoring.
Presentation on Good Clinical Practices (GCP) By Anubhav Singh m.pharm 1st yearAnubhav Singh
GCPs are generally accepted, international best practices for conducting clinical trials and device studies. They are defined as an international ethical and scientific standard for designing, conducting, recording and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects. Compliance with GCPs provide public assurance that the rights and safety of participants in human subject research are protected and that the data that arises from the study is credible. GCPs aim to ensure that clinical studies are scientifically sound and that the clinical properties of investigational products are properly documented. They encompass the design, conduct, monitoring, termination, analyses, reporting and documentation of clinical studies.
The document discusses the history and purpose of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. It aimed to harmonize clinical trial regulations across regions to facilitate acceptance of trial data internationally and remove inefficiencies. GCP provides a quality standard for trial conduct that protects rights and welfare of subjects. It developed guidelines for drugs, biologics and devices approved by regulatory agencies. GCP ensures trials are scientifically sound and ethically conducted according to principles like informed consent, risk-benefit assessment and independent review.
Hand book of good clinical research practicePTCnetwork
This document provides an introduction and overview of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. GCP provides standards for clinical research involving human subjects to ensure ethical and scientific quality. Compliance with GCP protects subjects' rights and safety while ensuring research integrity. GCP responsibilities are shared by all involved parties. The guidelines aim to help national authorities, sponsors, investigators and ethics committees properly implement GCP for clinical trials.
R&D and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) 011910Myron Pyzyk
This document discusses guidelines for good clinical practice (GCP) and the drug development process. It provides an overview of the history and purpose of GCP, outlines the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in clinical trials, and reviews the drug development phases from pre-clinical research through post-marketing studies. Key aspects of GCP covered include informed consent, responsibilities of investigators and sponsors, and requirements for ethics committee and regulatory approvals. The presentation aims to educate about current standards and regulations for clinical research.
The document discusses Good Clinical Practices (GCP) as defined by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). It provides an overview of the history and guidelines of GCP, from the Nuremberg Code to the Declaration of Helsinki to the formation of the ICH. The key principles of GCP according to the ICH are described, including protecting trial subjects, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring proper documentation and storage of trial information. The areas addressed by the GCP guidelines are outlined, such as the responsibilities of ethics committees, investigators, and sponsors.
The document provides an overview of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. It discusses:
1) How GCP standards were developed to ensure clinical trials are conducted ethically and that trial data is accurate. This includes guidelines from the Declaration of Helsinki, International Conference on Harmonization, and US regulations.
2) The key documents that define GCP responsibilities, including ICH E6, FDA regulations around informed consent and monitoring, and the Common Rule for research involving human subjects.
3) How GCP guidelines continue to evolve with new standards from organizations like the FDA, WHO and revisions to founding documents like the Declaration of Helsinki. Compliance with GCP is important for researchers, sponsors and IRBs conducting
The document discusses vulnerable subjects in clinical research such as students, hospital employees, and minority groups. It defines Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as standards for designing, conducting, and reporting clinical trials to protect human subjects. The foundations of ethical clinical research are outlined, including the Nuremberg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, and Belmont Report, with a focus on principles of GCP like informed consent and minimizing risks to subjects.
This document provides an overview of ICH E6(R1) guidelines for good clinical practice. The key points are:
1. ICH E6(R1) provides ethical and quality standards for clinical trial design, conduct, recording and reporting to protect subject rights and ensure data credibility.
2. The guidelines aim to harmonize standards across Europe, Japan and the US to facilitate mutual acceptance of clinical data by regulatory authorities.
3. The document outlines principles like prioritizing subject safety, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring trial conduct follows approved protocols.
4. It also describes responsibilities of parties involved like investigators, sponsors, and ethics committees. Proper documentation and oversight are important to demonstrate
The document provides an overview of ICH GCP (International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice) guidelines. ICH GCP guidelines were developed to harmonize clinical trial standards and processes across regions. They establish international ethical and scientific quality standards for designing, conducting, and reporting clinical research involving human subjects. Adherence to ICH GCP provides public assurance that the rights, safety, and well-being of clinical trial subjects are protected.
This document provides an overview of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the clinical research process. It discusses key aspects of GCP including objectives of clinical trials, trial design, regulations, and investigator responsibilities. Specifically, it covers the research and development process, trial measurements, randomization techniques, informed consent, adverse events, and the responsibilities of investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies in ensuring compliance with GCP standards.
The document describes the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), which was established in 1990 to harmonize technical requirements for pharmaceutical product registration among regulators in Europe, Japan and the United States. It aims to reduce duplication in drug development through international guidelines on Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality, safety and efficacy. The ICH framework includes guidelines, working groups and a secretariat. Its goal is to make safe and effective new drugs available more quickly and economically worldwide while maintaining high regulatory standards.
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This document summarizes key principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for conducting clinical trials. It outlines requirements for investigators, including being qualified, having sufficient time, and committing to comply with GCP principles. It also summarizes important rules for investigators, such as knowing and following the study protocol, selecting and training personnel, obtaining informed consent from subjects, and maintaining product and data accountability. Adhering to GCP helps protect subject safety and ensures trial quality and integrity.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines provide standards for conducting clinical trials involving human subjects. The history of GCP includes events like the Nuremberg Code (1949), Declaration of Helsinki (1964), and ICH guidelines (1990-1997) that were developed in response to ethical issues in clinical research. The ICH GCP guideline has 8 sections covering topics like investigator responsibilities, informed consent, and essential trial documents. GCP aims to protect subject rights and safety while ensuring reliable trial data.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) establishes standards for clinical trials involving human subjects. It aims to protect subjects' rights and ensure quality data. Key documents like the Nuremberg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, and Belmont Report established ethical foundations. The International Conference on Harmonisation further harmonized GCP standards globally. FDA regulations implement GCP and ICH guidelines for medical device research in the US.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) provides standards for clinical trials to ensure data credibility and participant rights. GCP and the Declaration of Helsinki require voluntary informed consent, qualified researchers, and oversight of trial conduct and data handling. Clinical trials aim to systematically establish facts through interventions on human subjects under controlled conditions in clinical research and practice. GCP principles govern trial protocol, monitoring, reporting and emphasize prioritizing participant safety and privacy of data.
This document provides an overview of good clinical practices (GCP) for clinical research and clinical trials. It discusses the definition of clinical research and clinical trials, the phases of clinical trials, important historical documents that shaped ethical standards like the Declaration of Helsinki and Nuremberg Code, and the key principles of GCP according to the WHO and ICH guidelines. These principles aim to ensure the safety and well-being of research subjects, scientific validity of the research, and compliance with regulations.
The document provides an overview of ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines, which are international ethical and scientific quality standards for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects. The summary discusses the key sections and principles of ICH-GCP, which aim to protect trial subjects and ensure valid clinical trial data. It outlines the historical background and development of GCP standards from the Nuremberg Code to the ICH-GCP guidelines of 1996. The document reviews responsibilities of ethics committees, sponsors, investigators, clinical trial protocols, and informed consent processes.
Basics of ich gcp campus kortrijk 2012 ygeYves Geysels
This document provides an overview and summary of a presentation on ICH-GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practice). It discusses the origins and history of GCP in response to issues with clinical trials. The key objectives of ICH-GCP are to protect trial subjects and ensure credible and accurate data. The guidelines cover investigator responsibilities, sponsor responsibilities, safety reporting, and data handling. Electronic source documents must meet the ALCOACCEA criteria of being attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, complete, consistent, enduring and available when needed.
This is my 43rd powerpoint......on GCP Guidelines .....
It gives an introduction about GCP guidelines, the rules involved, with appropriate references....
Happy Reading!
This educational module describes Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards developed by ICH for conducting clinical trials involving human subjects ethically and scientifically. It provides guidance to investigators on their roles and responsibilities, including obtaining informed consent, complying with protocols, safety reporting, and maintaining accurate records. Adherence to GCP assures trial credibility and subjects' well-being consistent with the Declaration of Helsinki.
The document discusses Good Clinical Practices (GCP), which are international ethical and scientific quality standards for clinical research involving human subjects. It outlines the goals and foundations of GCP, including protecting subjects' rights and safety, ensuring quality data collection, and providing guidelines for clinical research conduct. The key principles discussed are from the Nuremberg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, Belmont Report, ICH-GCP guidelines, and ISO 14155. Compliance with GCP provides assurance that clinical trials are properly designed, monitored, recorded and reported to protect subject welfare and ensure results credibility.
Describes in detail definition, purpose, participants and goal of good clinical practices (GCP). Gives history of GCP staring form Nuremberg code in 1948 to implementation of GCP guidance via WHO handbook in 2005. Also describes Nuremberg's code, declaration of Helsinki and Thirteen principles of GCP.
Hand book of good clinical research practicePTCnetwork
This document provides an introduction and overview of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. GCP provides standards for clinical research involving human subjects to ensure ethical and scientific quality. Compliance with GCP protects subjects' rights and safety while ensuring research integrity. GCP responsibilities are shared by all involved parties. The guidelines aim to help national authorities, sponsors, investigators and ethics committees properly implement GCP for clinical trials.
R&D and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) 011910Myron Pyzyk
This document discusses guidelines for good clinical practice (GCP) and the drug development process. It provides an overview of the history and purpose of GCP, outlines the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders in clinical trials, and reviews the drug development phases from pre-clinical research through post-marketing studies. Key aspects of GCP covered include informed consent, responsibilities of investigators and sponsors, and requirements for ethics committee and regulatory approvals. The presentation aims to educate about current standards and regulations for clinical research.
The document discusses Good Clinical Practices (GCP) as defined by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). It provides an overview of the history and guidelines of GCP, from the Nuremberg Code to the Declaration of Helsinki to the formation of the ICH. The key principles of GCP according to the ICH are described, including protecting trial subjects, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring proper documentation and storage of trial information. The areas addressed by the GCP guidelines are outlined, such as the responsibilities of ethics committees, investigators, and sponsors.
The document provides an overview of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. It discusses:
1) How GCP standards were developed to ensure clinical trials are conducted ethically and that trial data is accurate. This includes guidelines from the Declaration of Helsinki, International Conference on Harmonization, and US regulations.
2) The key documents that define GCP responsibilities, including ICH E6, FDA regulations around informed consent and monitoring, and the Common Rule for research involving human subjects.
3) How GCP guidelines continue to evolve with new standards from organizations like the FDA, WHO and revisions to founding documents like the Declaration of Helsinki. Compliance with GCP is important for researchers, sponsors and IRBs conducting
The document discusses vulnerable subjects in clinical research such as students, hospital employees, and minority groups. It defines Good Clinical Practice (GCP) as standards for designing, conducting, and reporting clinical trials to protect human subjects. The foundations of ethical clinical research are outlined, including the Nuremberg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, and Belmont Report, with a focus on principles of GCP like informed consent and minimizing risks to subjects.
This document provides an overview of ICH E6(R1) guidelines for good clinical practice. The key points are:
1. ICH E6(R1) provides ethical and quality standards for clinical trial design, conduct, recording and reporting to protect subject rights and ensure data credibility.
2. The guidelines aim to harmonize standards across Europe, Japan and the US to facilitate mutual acceptance of clinical data by regulatory authorities.
3. The document outlines principles like prioritizing subject safety, obtaining informed consent, and ensuring trial conduct follows approved protocols.
4. It also describes responsibilities of parties involved like investigators, sponsors, and ethics committees. Proper documentation and oversight are important to demonstrate
The document provides an overview of ICH GCP (International Council for Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice) guidelines. ICH GCP guidelines were developed to harmonize clinical trial standards and processes across regions. They establish international ethical and scientific quality standards for designing, conducting, and reporting clinical research involving human subjects. Adherence to ICH GCP provides public assurance that the rights, safety, and well-being of clinical trial subjects are protected.
This document provides an overview of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the clinical research process. It discusses key aspects of GCP including objectives of clinical trials, trial design, regulations, and investigator responsibilities. Specifically, it covers the research and development process, trial measurements, randomization techniques, informed consent, adverse events, and the responsibilities of investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies in ensuring compliance with GCP standards.
The document describes the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH), which was established in 1990 to harmonize technical requirements for pharmaceutical product registration among regulators in Europe, Japan and the United States. It aims to reduce duplication in drug development through international guidelines on Good Clinical Practice (GCP), quality, safety and efficacy. The ICH framework includes guidelines, working groups and a secretariat. Its goal is to make safe and effective new drugs available more quickly and economically worldwide while maintaining high regulatory standards.
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This document summarizes key principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for conducting clinical trials. It outlines requirements for investigators, including being qualified, having sufficient time, and committing to comply with GCP principles. It also summarizes important rules for investigators, such as knowing and following the study protocol, selecting and training personnel, obtaining informed consent from subjects, and maintaining product and data accountability. Adhering to GCP helps protect subject safety and ensures trial quality and integrity.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines provide standards for conducting clinical trials involving human subjects. The history of GCP includes events like the Nuremberg Code (1949), Declaration of Helsinki (1964), and ICH guidelines (1990-1997) that were developed in response to ethical issues in clinical research. The ICH GCP guideline has 8 sections covering topics like investigator responsibilities, informed consent, and essential trial documents. GCP aims to protect subject rights and safety while ensuring reliable trial data.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) establishes standards for clinical trials involving human subjects. It aims to protect subjects' rights and ensure quality data. Key documents like the Nuremberg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, and Belmont Report established ethical foundations. The International Conference on Harmonisation further harmonized GCP standards globally. FDA regulations implement GCP and ICH guidelines for medical device research in the US.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) provides standards for clinical trials to ensure data credibility and participant rights. GCP and the Declaration of Helsinki require voluntary informed consent, qualified researchers, and oversight of trial conduct and data handling. Clinical trials aim to systematically establish facts through interventions on human subjects under controlled conditions in clinical research and practice. GCP principles govern trial protocol, monitoring, reporting and emphasize prioritizing participant safety and privacy of data.
This document provides an overview of good clinical practices (GCP) for clinical research and clinical trials. It discusses the definition of clinical research and clinical trials, the phases of clinical trials, important historical documents that shaped ethical standards like the Declaration of Helsinki and Nuremberg Code, and the key principles of GCP according to the WHO and ICH guidelines. These principles aim to ensure the safety and well-being of research subjects, scientific validity of the research, and compliance with regulations.
The document provides an overview of ICH-GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines, which are international ethical and scientific quality standards for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects. The summary discusses the key sections and principles of ICH-GCP, which aim to protect trial subjects and ensure valid clinical trial data. It outlines the historical background and development of GCP standards from the Nuremberg Code to the ICH-GCP guidelines of 1996. The document reviews responsibilities of ethics committees, sponsors, investigators, clinical trial protocols, and informed consent processes.
Basics of ich gcp campus kortrijk 2012 ygeYves Geysels
This document provides an overview and summary of a presentation on ICH-GCP (International Conference on Harmonisation - Good Clinical Practice). It discusses the origins and history of GCP in response to issues with clinical trials. The key objectives of ICH-GCP are to protect trial subjects and ensure credible and accurate data. The guidelines cover investigator responsibilities, sponsor responsibilities, safety reporting, and data handling. Electronic source documents must meet the ALCOACCEA criteria of being attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, complete, consistent, enduring and available when needed.
This is my 43rd powerpoint......on GCP Guidelines .....
It gives an introduction about GCP guidelines, the rules involved, with appropriate references....
Happy Reading!
This educational module describes Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards developed by ICH for conducting clinical trials involving human subjects ethically and scientifically. It provides guidance to investigators on their roles and responsibilities, including obtaining informed consent, complying with protocols, safety reporting, and maintaining accurate records. Adherence to GCP assures trial credibility and subjects' well-being consistent with the Declaration of Helsinki.
The document discusses Good Clinical Practices (GCP), which are international ethical and scientific quality standards for clinical research involving human subjects. It outlines the goals and foundations of GCP, including protecting subjects' rights and safety, ensuring quality data collection, and providing guidelines for clinical research conduct. The key principles discussed are from the Nuremberg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, Belmont Report, ICH-GCP guidelines, and ISO 14155. Compliance with GCP provides assurance that clinical trials are properly designed, monitored, recorded and reported to protect subject welfare and ensure results credibility.
Describes in detail definition, purpose, participants and goal of good clinical practices (GCP). Gives history of GCP staring form Nuremberg code in 1948 to implementation of GCP guidance via WHO handbook in 2005. Also describes Nuremberg's code, declaration of Helsinki and Thirteen principles of GCP.
The document discusses regulations related to good clinical practices (GCPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs). It provides background on the history and development of GCPs and GMPs, which were created to harmonize standards across countries and ensure safety, quality and efficacy in clinical trials and manufacturing. The core principles of GCPs are described, including ethical treatment of subjects, scientific validity of trials, and quality management. Key aspects of clinical trials such as institutional review boards, investigators, sponsors and essential documents are also covered. The presentation concludes with an introduction to GMPs and descriptions of documentation requirements, production controls and other quality standards they aim to ensure.
The document provides guidelines on International Conference on Harmonization-Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP). It discusses the aims and objectives of ICH-GCP which are to ensure clinical trials are scientifically and ethically sound. It describes the origin and development of GCP from the Nuremberg Code and Declaration of Helsinki. The key sections of ICH-GCP are summarized, including the responsibilities of ethics committees, investigators, sponsors, and the components of clinical trial protocols. In summary, the document outlines the international standards for conducting clinical research involving human subjects in a safe, ethical and rigorous manner.
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international quality standard that provides protection for human subjects in clinical trials. It outlines ethical and scientific standards for trial design, conduct, and reporting. The key principles of GCP are that clinical trials must be justified based on prior evidence; subject well-being must be prioritized over scientific objectives; and trials require oversight from ethics committees and qualified investigators. GCP aims to ensure clinical trial data are credible and that subjects' rights and safety are protected.
The document presents information on the Declaration of Helsinki (DoH), including its history, development, scope, and basic ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects. It notes that the DoH is a cornerstone document developed by the World Medical Association that has undergone several revisions since 1964 to update principles for ethical human research. The summary provides an overview of the key topics covered in the document.
The document discusses the ICH GCP guidelines for conducting clinical trials. The key points are:
1) GCP guidelines provide ethical and quality standards for clinical trial conduct to protect subject safety and ensure data credibility.
2) The guidelines establish responsibilities for investigators, sponsors, and ethics committees to follow principles where subject welfare prevails over science and trials must be scientifically sound.
3) The ICH facilitates harmonization across countries/regions to streamline drug development and avoid duplicative trials through consensus guidelines.
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The document provides an overview of good clinical practices (GCP) and the historical standards that contributed to its development. It discusses key milestones like the Nuremberg Code, Declaration of Helsinki, and Belmont Report that established ethical and quality standards for clinical research involving human subjects. The document also outlines the four phases of clinical trials and principles of GCP like prior approval, informed consent, and quality assurance. It notes that GCP provides an international quality standard to ensure the rights, safety, and well-being of clinical trial participants.
Clinical study on human subjects according to all guidelines to form a ideal protocol and requirement to conduct clinical trial with very efficient way mainly considering to India and ICH associated countries
Good Clinical Practice [Autosaved].pptxAjeem Mohamed
Good clinical practice (GCP) is an international quality standard for clinical research that ensures protection of human subjects. It originated from past unethical studies like the Nuremberg Code in 1946 and the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. GCP principles include voluntary informed consent, risk-benefit assessment, and independent ethics review. Key stakeholders in clinical trials are sponsors, investigators, institutional review boards, and participants. Sponsors design and fund studies while investigators conduct trials and ensure participant safety and rights. Institutional review boards provide oversight and approval to ensure research ethics.
Presentation on theme: "GCP (GOOD CLINICAL PRACTISE)"Nevin Francis
Creating a comprehensive 3000-word essay on Good Clinical Practice (GCP) would be quite extensive and may not fit within the scope of our conversation here. However, I can provide you with a detailed outline and key points that you could expand upon to reach the desired word count.
**Introduction to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)**
- Definition and importance of GCP in clinical research.
- Historical development and international harmonization efforts.
**Ethical Considerations in GCP**
- The role of ethics in clinical trials.
- Informed consent process and protection of participants' rights.
**Designing Clinical Trials under GCP Guidelines**
- Key elements in the design of a clinical trial.
- Considerations for protocol development.
**Conducting Clinical Trials According to GCP**
- Responsibilities of sponsors and investigators.
- Patient recruitment and data management strategies.
**Safety Monitoring and Adverse Event Reporting**
- Monitoring patient safety and reporting adverse events.
- The role of Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs).
**Quality Assurance in Clinical Trials**
- Audits, inspections, and ensuring compliance with GCP.
- The significance of documentation and record-keeping.
**Statistical Considerations in Clinical Trials**
- Importance of statistical methods in trial design and analysis.
- Interpreting results and determining clinical significance.
**The Future of GCP and Clinical Research**
- Innovations in clinical trial methodology.
- The impact of technology on GCP and patient engagement.
**Conclusion**
- The ongoing importance of GCP for the integrity of clinical research.
- The global impact of GCP on healthcare and medicine.
Each of these sections can be elaborated to create a full essay that discusses the principles and practices of GCP in depth. For the most current and detailed information, you can refer to the ICH E6 (R2) Good Clinical Practice guidelines¹, which are recognized internationally and provide a comprehensive framework for conducting clinical trials that involve human subjects. Additionally, the draft version of the ICH E6 (R3) principles provides updated guidance on ethical trial conduct, participant safety, and reliable results².
Remember, while expanding on these points, it's essential to cite relevant guidelines, regulations, and literature to support your discussion and provide a well-rounded view of GCP.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 19/02/2024
(1) ICH E6 (R2) Good clinical practice - Scientific guideline. https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/ich-e6-r2-good-clinical-practice-scientific-guideline.
(2) ICH-E6 Good Clinical Practice (GCP). https://database.ich.org/sites/default/files/ICH_E6-R3_GCP-Principles_Draft_2021_0419.pdf.
(3) ICH Guidance Documents | FDA. https://www.fda.gov/science-research/clinical-trials-and-human-subject-protection/ich-guidance-documents.
(4) Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (India) - Rajiv Gandhi Centre for .... https://www.rgcb.res.in/documents/Good-Clinical-Practice-Gu
This document discusses several ethical issues related to different phases of clinical laboratory practice:
1. In the pre-analytical phase, maintaining patient consent, confidentiality, and minimizing risks during specimen collection.
2. In the analytical phase, treating all patient samples equally and maintaining confidentiality.
3. In the post-analytical phase, having policies for data access, result reporting, interpretation and storage of residual specimens.
It also discusses ethical considerations specific to transfusion medicine like voluntary and non-remunerated blood donation and protecting donors. Overall the document emphasizes upholding principles of patient autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence and justice across all aspects of laboratory testing.
Thank you for the summary. Here are a few key points I noticed:
- GCP provides an international quality standard for clinical research to protect participants and ensure reliable data.
- It has evolved in response to past abuses and aims to harmonize standards across countries/regions.
- Key roles include sponsors to design/manage studies, principal investigators to oversee local research, and staff to conduct study procedures.
- Regulations like the Code of Federal Regulations codify GCP principles to facilitate compliance.
Overall this helps explain the purpose and scope of Good Clinical Practice as an important framework in clinical research. The summary effectively distills the main points from the lengthy document.
Good Clinical Practice By: Swapnil L. patilSwapnil Patil
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) provides quality standards for clinical research to ensure human subjects are protected and study results are reliable. Key responsibilities include Institutional Review Boards overseeing studies, investigators providing medical care and adhering to protocols, and sponsors manufacturing products and monitoring trials. GCP aims to conduct ethical research through informed consent, qualifications of researchers, and quality management systems.
This document provides an overview of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, including:
- The historical background and development of GCP from codes like the Nuremberg Code to modern guidelines.
- The key principles of GCP including ethics, informed consent, responsibilities of sponsors, investigators, and monitors.
- Requirements for ethics committees and special considerations for trials involving vulnerable groups.
- Guidelines address the design, conduct, monitoring, recording, analysis and reporting of clinical trials involving human subjects.
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This document provides an overview of conducting drug trials in cardiology. It discusses the definition and types of clinical trials, guidelines for trials including Good Clinical Practice and regulatory guidelines in India. Key elements of trials are covered such as the protocol, investigators, ethics committees, data collection and analysis. Equipoise, randomization, blinding and important considerations for trial design and conduct are also summarized.
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This document defines osmosis and osmotic pressure, and describes how osmotic systems utilize these principles for controlled drug delivery. It discusses the basic components of osmotic systems, including drugs, osmotic agents, semi-permeable membranes, and plasticizers. It also describes various types of osmotic systems for both oral and implantable drug delivery, including elementary osmotic pumps, push-pull osmotic pumps, and implantable mini-osmotic pumps. The document provides equations to describe drug release from these systems driven by osmotic pressure.
The document discusses opioid analgesics and their mechanisms of action. It notes that the body has an endogenous analgesic system centered in the brainstem that is stimulated by opioids. Opioids work by binding to mu, delta, and kappa receptors in the brain and spinal cord, inhibiting pain signal transmission. Several opioid analgesics are described, including morphine, codeine, heroin, fentanyl, and methadone. Tolerance, side effects, metabolism, and antagonists are also discussed. The future of opioid analgesics is seen to involve further study of the kappa receptor and endogenous opioid peptides to develop safer drugs.
Infrared spectrum / infrared frequency and hydrocarbonsRavish Yadav
This document provides information about infrared (IR) spectroscopy and analyzing IR spectra of different functional groups. It discusses:
1. The conditions required for IR absorption and the division of the IR spectrum into the functional group and fingerprint regions.
2. The characteristic IR absorptions of common functional groups like alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, amines, and aromatics. Specific examples and their spectra are provided.
3. Factors that affect IR frequencies, such as bond strength, mass of atoms, resonance, conjugation, and hydrogen bonding.
Neurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that transmit signals between neurons. The major categories are small-molecule neurotransmitters like acetylcholine and amino acids, and large peptides. They act on ligand-gated ion channels or G protein-coupled receptors. After release, they are typically removed from the synapse by reuptake back into the presynaptic neuron or breakdown by enzymes. Examples include acetylcholine, which activates nicotinic and muscarinic receptors, and glutamate, the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain. GABA is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter and binds GABAA/B/C receptors. Neuropeptides are longer amino acid chains that modulate synaptic transmission.
Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances act, 1985Ravish Yadav
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Lipids can be classified by their structure as simple lipids like fats and oils or complex lipids like phospholipids. They can also be classified based on whether they undergo hydrolysis in alkaline solutions. Lipids are made up of fatty acids and glycerol, forming triglycerides. Fats are usually saturated while oils contain some unsaturated fatty acids. Waxes differ from fats and oils in that they are esters of long-chain alcohols and fatty acids with higher melting points. Lipids serve important functions and have many applications, such as in soaps, foods, and cosmetics.
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The document summarizes the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, also known as the Krebs cycle or citric acid cycle. It discusses that the TCA cycle involves the oxidation of acetyl-CoA to carbon dioxide and water and is the final common pathway for carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids. The cycle occurs in the mitochondrial matrix and generates energy in the form of NADH and FADH2 that are used in the electron transport chain to produce ATP. Key enzymes and reactions in the cycle are described, including the generation of citrate, isocitrate, alpha-ketoglutarate, succinyl-CoA, fumarate, oxaloacetate
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This document discusses anti-mycobacterial drugs used to treat tuberculosis. It begins by describing tuberculosis and how it is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. First-line drugs to treat tuberculosis are listed as isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutol, and streptomycin. Each drug's mechanism of action and potential resistance issues are then explained individually. Second-line drugs discussed include ethionamide, capreomycin, cycloserine, aminosalicylic acid, and fluoroquinolones. Common adverse drug reactions are also outlined.
This document provides information on various anti-malarial agents. It discusses the life cycle of Plasmodium parasites and the four species that cause malaria in humans. It then describes various classes of anti-malarial drugs including those derived from natural sources like cinchona alkaloids and artemisinin, as well as synthetic agents like chloroquine, primaquine, mefloquine, and antifolate drugs. For each class, it provides details on examples, mechanisms of action, structure-activity relationships, resistance issues, and pharmacological properties. The document aims to comprehensively cover the major therapeutic options available to treat malaria.
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This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
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it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Diana Rendina
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
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A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
2. Introduction
• Clinical Research and Practice looks similar with
variation
– Research require to work in a stipulated frame work
– Where in the practice is patient oriented /beneficial
– The research do not require any clinical experience
and it starts with a research question
– but clinical practice do require clinical experience and
regularity
– To prevent undo practices in Clinical research and
practice “Good Clinical Practice” is brought out
3. Clinical Research
• Research is –
– A search for knowledge with Systematic
investigation to establish facts in scientific
manner
• Clinical Research is –
– Fact establishment in a clinic /hospital
depending on direct observation of patients
4. What is Clinical trial
• A clinical trial is a prospective evaluating
the effect and value of intervention (s) in
human beings under pre-specified
conditions
• A controlled clinical trial is a clinical trial
comparing an intervention group against
controls
5. Good Clinical Practice
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is defined as –
A ‘standard for the design, conduct,
performance, monitoring, auditing,
recording, analyses and reporting of
clinical trials that provides assurance that
-the data and reported results are
credible and accurate, and that
-the rights, integrity and confidentiality
of trial subjects are protected’
6. GCP principles summary (1)
• Patient
– Rights, safety & well being of subjects prevail over
interests of science and society
– Individuals involved in trial should be qualified by
education, training and experience to perform his/her
tasks
• Data
– Information recorded, handled and stored to allow
accurate reporting, interpretation and verification and
confidentiality of subjects’ records
7. GCP principles summary (2)
• Study
– Trials shall be scientifically sound and guided by
ethical principles in all their aspects
– Necessary procedures to secure the quality of every
aspect of the trial shall be complied with
– Available non-clinical and clinical information shall be
adequate to support the trial
– Conducted according to Helsinki Declaration (1996)
– Protocol shall provide inclusion and exclusion criteria,
monitoring and publication policy
– Investigator/sponsor shall consider all relevant
guidance
8. WORLD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION DECLARATION OF HELSINKI
Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects
• Adopted by the 18th WMA
General Assembly Helsinki,
Finland, June 1964 and
amended by the
• 29th WMA General Assembly,
Tokyo, Japan, October 1975
• 35th WMA General Assembly,
Venice, Italy, October 1983
• 41st WMA General Assembly,
Hong Kong, September 1989
• 48th WMA General Assembly,
Somerset West, Republic of
South Africa, October 1996
• 52nd WMA General Assembly,
Edinburgh, Scotland, October
2000
• Note of Clarification on
Paragraph 29 added by the
WMA General Assembly,
Washington 2002
9. Declaration of Helsinki
41st World Medical Assembly, Hong Kong, September 1989.
• Basic Principles
– Concern for the interests of the subjects must always
prevail over the interests of science and society.
– Research must conform to accepted scientific principles;
design appropriate and clear in experimental protocol.
– Research must be conducted by qualified persons.
– Research must have importance proportionate to inherent
risk (risks acceptable given the benefits to individuals)
– Safeguard subjects’ integrity & privacy.
– Present results accurately in publications
– Inform subjects of their right to withdraw. Obtain true
informed consent from the subject or legal guardian.
10. 41st World Medical Assembly, Hong Kong, September 1989.
• Medical Research Combined with Clinical Care
(Clinical Research)
– In the treatment of the sick person, the physician must be free to
use a new diagnostic and therapeutic measure
– The potential benefits, hazards and discomfort of a new method
should be weighed against the advantages of the best current
diagnostic and therapeutic methods
– In any medical study, every patient should be assured
– The physician can combine medical research with professional
care
– If the physician considers it essential not to obtain informed
consent, the specific reasons for this
– proposal should be stated in the experimental protocol for
transmission to the independent committee (I.2).
11. 41st World Medical Assembly, Hong Kong, September 1989.
• Non-Therapeutic Biomedical Research
Involving Human Subjects (Non-Clinical
Biomedical Research)
– it is the duty of the physician to remain the protector
of the life and health of that person, on whom
biomedical research is being carried out.
– The subjects should be volunteers --either healthy
persons, or patients for whom the experimental
design is not related to the patient's illness.
– The investigator or the investigating team should
discontinue the research, if in his/her or their
judgment it may, if continued, be harmful to the
individual.
12. Note of Clarification on Paragraph 29 added by the WMA
General Assembly, Washington 2002 on
Placebo controlled trial
• Extreme care must be taken in making use of a placebo
controlled trial and that in general this methodology
should only be used in the absence of existing proven
therapy. However, a placebo-controlled trial may be
ethically acceptable, even if proven therapy is available,
under the following circumstances:
– Where for compelling and scientifically sound methodological
reasons its use is necessary to determine the efficacy or safety
of a prophylactic, diagnostic or therapeutic method; or
– Where a prophylactic, diagnostic or therapeutic method is being
investigated for a minor condition and the patients who receive
placebo will not be subject to any additional risk of serious or
irreversible harm.
13. GCP compliance
• Who must comply with GCP?
– All individuals involved in any aspect of the trial must be suitably
‘qualified’ to be able to comply with GCP.
– Sponsors/CIs are responsible for ensuring that all staff are able
to comply with GCP.
• ICH GCP section 5.18.3 allows individual researchers to
assess the needs of their trial and apply GCP
appropriately
‘central monitoring in conjunction with procedures such as
investigators’ training and meetings and extensive
written guidance can assure appropriate conduct of the
trial in accordance with GCP.’ (On-site monitoring not
compulsory)
14. What counts as qualified?
According to GCP each individual involved in
conducting a trial ‘shall be qualified by
education, training, and experience to perform
his or her respective task (s)’ (GCP – principle 8)
• Education
• Training
• Experience
There is no GCP ‘qualification’
15. • Education
– Clinicians must be clinically qualified
– Statisticians must be qualified
– Managers must be appropriately educated
• Training
– Employer induction courses
– Industry courses
– E-learning (Institute of Clinical Research)
– Private courses (usually run by freelance consultant)
– Host institution courses
– Trial specific workshops
– Investigators meetings
• Experience
– Discovering what is required
– Doing the job (sometimes wrongly)
GCP qualifications
16. Approvals and permissions
• Ethics committee approval
• Clinical Trials Authorisation
• R & D permission
• Sponsor approval
17. Informed consent
• Following the second world war and the Nuremberg trials,
the Nuremberg Code and Declaration of Helsinki was
agreed worldwide as a charter to protect people/patients
against human experimentation
– Up until 1995 USA, Japan and Europe worked to different
standards in the conduct of clinical trials
– 1995 ICH-GCP was implemented – a global standard
– 2001 EU Directive set out regulations for clinical trials of medicines
conducted within the EU
– 2004 (May) the UK implemented the Directive and the UK
Regulations became law
Informed consent – personal autonomy
‘…a competent individual should have the right to determine
those discretionary risks he/she is willing to accept for
whatever benefits he/she perceives may result.’
18. Consent procedures
• Given freely
• Face to face
• Telephone
• Watch
• Listen
• Learn
• What works well?
• Share
19. Good Clinical Practice (E6)
• The GCP document describes the
responsibilities and expectations of all
participants in the conduct of clinical trials,
including investigators, monitors and sponsors.
• GCP covers the aspects of monitoring, reporting
and archiving of clinical trials and incorporating
addenda on the essential documents and on the
investigators broacher which had been agreed
earlier through consent process.
20.
21.
22. • Phase 1
– First use in humans (healthy or ill)
– Physiological observations (pre-clinical status)
– Tolerance of different dosages
– Finding optimal dose-relationship
– Interactions with other treatments
– Pre-finding of clinical indication
• Phase 2
– Dose-relationship in patients
– Treatment efficacy compared to an other method or
substance
– Tolerance proof of dose (s)
– Physiological observations of phase I results
– Interactions with other treatments
– Real finding of indication
24. Designs of study
• Randomized clinical trial
• Parallel group design
• Crossover design
• Multi center studies (trials)
• Active control trial
– Superiority trial (new advances)
– Equivalence or non inferiority trial (safety
purpose)
25. Principles of Research
• Randomization principle
• Blindness principle
– Single / Double
• Placebo principle
• Intent to treat principle