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The Essentials ofThe Essentials ofGood Clinical Practice (GCP) Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Daniel Redline, BA, CCRPDirector, Pre-Market Clinical AffairsVolcano CorporationJune 17, 2011
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Objectives
Explain the origin and purpose of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Describe the International Conference on Harmonization’s Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP).
Discuss the ICH GCP Guideline and its importance in conducting safe, ethical, and sound clinical research
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Objectives (Continued)
Discuss the rationale for the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
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Good Clinical Practice
Is a standard for designing, conducting, performing, monitoring, auditing, recording, analyzing, and reporting clinical trials
Provides assurance that data and reported results are credible and accurate and that the rights and confidentiality of subjects are protected
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Elements of Good Clinical Practice
Other government regulations
State and local laws Sponsor, site,
ERC/EC/IRB, SOPs Practice Acts and
Licensure Standards of Care
Federal Regulations“The letter of the law”
Regulatory Agency Guidelines
ICH GCP Guideline“The spirit of the law”
ISO 14155: 1 and 2
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Relationship Between GCP Elements
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Provide a unified standard for the European Union (EU), Japan, and the United States to facilitate the mutual acceptance of the clinical data by the regulatory authorities in these jurisdictions
ICH (International Conference on Harmonization) GCP Guidelines
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ICH Guideline for GCP
The ICH Guideline is an effort to define GCP
and to create and provide a unified standard
for designing, conducting, recording and
reporting trials that involve the participation of
human subjects
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Objectives of theICH Guideline for GCP
Achieve greater agreement in interpreting and applying technical guidelines and requirements for product registration
Eliminate unnecessary delay in:Global developmentAvailability of new medicines
Maintain safeguards to protect public health
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Organization of ICH GCP Guidelines
GCP Guidelines are organized into eight sections:
1) Glossary of Terms2) The Principles of ICH GCP3) Institutional Review Board (IRB), or
Independent Ethics Committee (IEC)4) The Investigator5) The Sponsor6) Clinical Trial Protocol and Protocol Amendments7) The Investigator’s Brochure8) Essential Documents for the Conduct of a Clinical Trial
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Organization of ICH GCP Guidelines
Each section contains specific definitions and
outlines the essential responsibilities of
Investigators and Sponsors in conducting clinical
trials and the elements that must be contained in
trial protocols and the Investigator’s Brochure.
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The Principles of ICH GCP
2.1 - Clinical trials should be conducted in an ethicalmanner
2.2 - A trial should be initiated and continued only if theanticipated benefits outweigh the risks
2.3 - Protecting the rights, safety, and well-being ofhuman subjects is more important than theinterests of science and society
2.4 - The available nonclinical and clinical information onan investigational product should adequately support the proposed trial
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The Principles of ICH GCP (Cont.)
2.5 - Clinical trials should be scientifically sound, and described in a clear, detailed protocol
2.6 - A trial should be conducted in compliance with theprotocol that has received prior IRB/IEC approval
2.7 - Qualified physicians are responsible for the medicalcare given to, and medical decisions made onbehalf of, the subjects
2.8 - Individuals involved in conducting a trial should bequalified by education, training, and experience toperform his or her respective task(s)
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The Principles of ICH GCP (Cont.)
2.9 - Freely given informed consent should be obtained from every subject prior to clinical trialparticipation
2.10 - All clinical trial information should be recorded,handled, and stored in a way that allows itsaccurate reporting, interpretation, andverification
2.11- Protect the identity of the subjects, respecting the privacy and confidentiality rules inaccordance with the applicable regulatoryrequirements
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The Principles of ICH GCP (Cont.)
2.12 - Investigational products should be manufactured, handled and stored according to Good ManufacturingPractice (GMP). They should be used in accordancewith the approved protocol
2.13 - Systems with procedures that assure the quality ofevery aspect of the trial should be implemented
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3.1 - 3.4 ICH GCP and the IRB
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) exists to safeguard the rights, safety, and well being of all trial subjects
ICH GCP Guideline for IRBs outlines the following:3.1 Responsibilities3.2 Composition, Functions, and Operations3.3 Procedures3.4 Records
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4.1 - 4.13 ICH GCP and the Investigator
An Investigator is defined as the person responsible for the conduct of the clinical trial at a trial site
The Guideline outlines the following:4.1 The Investigator’s Qualifications and Agreements4.2 What constitutes “Adequate Resources” to conduct a trial4.3 Standards for providing “Medical Care of Trial Subjects”4.4 Communications with the IRB4.5 The need for “Compliance with the Protocol”4.6 Handling of “Investigational Product(s)”
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4.1 - 4.13 ICH GCP and the Investigator (Cont.)
4.7 Randomization Procedures and Unblinding4.8 Informed Consent of Trial Subjects4.9 Responsibilities for “Records and Reports”4.10 Need for “Progress Reports”4.11 Responsibilities for “Safety Reporting”4.12 What to do with “Premature Termination or
Suspension of a Trial”4.13 The “Final Report(s) by the Investigator”
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Examples of GCP at the Site
Investigator responsibilities FDA Guidance for Industry – Investigator Responsibilities:
Protecting the Rights, Safety and Welfare of Study Subjects
Consent responsibilities
IRB responsibilities
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Examples of GCP at the Site (Cont.)
Protocol responsibilities
Study file maintenance
Study drug accountability
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5.1 - 5.23 ICH GCP and the Sponsor
The Sponsor is responsible for a large number of issues including, but not limited to:
5.1 Quality Assurance and Quality Control5.4 Trial Design5.5 Trial Management, Data Handling, and Record
Keeping5.14 Supplying and Handling Investigational
Product(s)5.18 Monitoring5.19 Auditing
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6.1 - 6.16 ICH GCP and Trial Protocols
Protocols should include the following:
6.1 General information on the trial, including contact information
6.2 Background information on the specific trial6.3 Trial objectives and purpose6.4 The trial design6.5 Inclusion/exclusion and discontinuation criteria of
subjects
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7.1 - 7.5 Investigator’s Brochure
Investigator’s Brochure (IB):
“A compilation of the clinical and non-clinical data
on the investigational product(s) that are relevant
to the study of the product(s) in human subjects…”
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The Essentials of Good Clinical Practice
The Essence of GCP:
1. Human subject protection
2. Data integrity and validity
3. Investigational product control and accountability
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ISO 14155: Parts 1 and 2 (2003)
“Device GCP”
– ‘Clinical Investigation of Medical Devices for Human Subjects’
1. General Requirements2. Clinical Investigation Plans
– Recently updated in 2011
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FDA GCP Inspections
FDA (BIMO) GCP Inspections of Investigators:
Fiscal 2008 Total: 675
CDER: 4051. Protocol violations2. Recordkeeping failures3. AE reporting failures4. Informed consent violations5. Drug accountability failures
CBER: 77 CDRH: 155 Others: 38
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Standard Operating Procedures:
Detailed, written instructions that the research team follows to achieve uniformity of research procedures and ensure compliance with GCP and all FDA regulations and guidelines for clinical trials conducted at the investigative site.
SOPs
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‘Investigator Responsibilities – Protecting the Rights, Safety, and Welfare of Study Subjects’
Overview1. Ensuring that a clinical study is conducted according
to the signed investigator statement, the protocol, and applicable regulations
2. Protecting the rights, safety and welfare of study subjects
3. Controlling investigational drugs, biologics, and devices
Guidance for Industry
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‘Nothing in this guidance is intended to conflict with recommendations for investigators contained in the [ICH] guidance for industry, [GCP Guidance].’
Clarification of Certain Investigator Responsibilities1. Supervision of the conduct of a clinical investigation2. Protecting the rights, safety and welfare of study
subjects
Guidance for Industry (Cont.)
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Supervision of the conduct of a clinical investigation1. Appropriate delegation of study-related tasks2. Adequate training3. Adequate supervision of the ongoing trial4. Oversight of other parties involved in study conduct
Protecting the rights, safety and welfare of study subjects1. Provide reasonable medical care2. Provide reasonable access to medical care3. Adhere to the protocol to minimize risks
Guidance for Industry (Cont.)
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