Essential Documents For Research Studies
Essential Documents For Research Studies
Essential Documents For Research Studies
The core of a good trial or research study is the quality of the documentation. Organization and proper filing of essential
study documents not only demonstrates compliance with good clinical practice but also ensure successful management
of the study by the investigator, the team and if necessary the sponsor or coordinating site. At the initiation of any study
a study master file should be created to keep all documentation listed here in one location. Each study should have its
own file and this file should be maintained as needed to ensure all required documentation is current and accurate.
Essential documentation required for any study conducted in the Department of Medicine is as follows:
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Essential Documents for Research Studies
Research Office, Department of Medicine
Version 1.0; November 12, 2013
Reference:
ICH Guidelines Step 5, Canada
Good Clinical Practice: Consolidated Guidance (ICH-E6)
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