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WMA Adopts 2024 Revision of the Declaration of ...

03/24/2025

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In October 2024, the World Medical Association (WMA) announced the adoption of the 2024 revision of the Declaration of Helsinki (DoH) during the 75th WMA General Assembly in Helsinki, Finland, the same location where the Declaration was initially adopted 60 years prior.

WMA Adopts 2024 Revision of the Declaration of Helsinki
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IRB Warning Letter from BIMO Inspection

03/10/2025

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On September 27, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to an Institutional Review Board (IRB) as a result of a (BIMO) inspection from July of 2023. BIMO inspections evaluate compliance with of FDA regulatory requirements, in this case, title 21 CFR Parts 50, protection of human subject, and 56, Intuitional Review Boards.

IRB Warning Letter from BIMO Inspection
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FDA Webinar on Improving the Informed Consent ...

02/26/2025

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On November 8, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hosted a virtual public webinar for clinical research stakeholders as well as anyone interested in the informed consent process of clinical trials titled “Informed Consent – More than Just Another Document to Sign?”. As the title suggests, the webinar explores the standards for informed consent in FDA regulated trials, how they are impacting the trial participant’s experience, and how they can be innovated and improved upon.

FDA Webinar on Improving the Informed Consent Process
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FDA BIMO Inspection Results in Warning Letter

02/19/2025

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On October 10, 2024, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Warning Letter to a clinical investigator due to objectionable conditions observed during a Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) Program inspection in 2023. The warning letter addresses multiple violations to Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

FDA BIMO Inspection Results in Warning Letter
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The Fourth Edition of ISO 14155 Coming Soon

02/04/2025

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The International Standard ISO 14155 “Clinical Investigation of Medical Devices for Human Subjects – Good Clinical Practice” outlines what is considered good clinical practice for the design, conduct, recording, and reporting of clinical investigations of medical devices in human participants. As we enter 2025, a Draft International Standard (DIS) of ISO 14155 is in the final stages of the approval process and is expected to be released within the coming months to replace the existing ISO

The Fourth Edition of ISO 14155 Coming Soon

Electronic Informed Consent (eIC): "How The New FDA/OHRP Final Guidance Affects You" - Attend the Feb 22nd WEB Session

2/8/2017

Date: February 22, 2017

Time: 1pm - 2:30pm EST

Duration: 90 Minutes - Online

Sponsored by Life Science Training Institute

To Sign-up: https://www.lifesciencetraininginstitute.com/doc/electronic-informed-consent-eic-fda-ohrp-final-guidance-training-0001

Description:

An Electronic Informed Consent (eIC) solution needs to be flexible to support very simple to complex projects, as well as from high-risk treatment to non-interventional studies. The newly FDA and OHRP guidance “Use of Electronic Informed Consent – Questions and Answers” reflects the current regulatory thinking on eIC particularly since it is seen as a partner to the paper process instead having to be an either or proposition.

“GCP Renovation” for the Modernization of ICH E8 and Subsequent Renovation of ICH E6! Series Part 1/4

2/6/2017

The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) is inviting public review and comment on a recently released reflection paper on ICH E6 and ICH E8 renovation and modernization available here. ICH seeks to develop clear guidelines that are “both appropriate and flexible enough to address the increasing diversity of clinical trial designs and data sources that are being employed to support regulatory and other health policy decisions” while continuing to ensure the human protection and high quality data principles.

Update to ICH GCP E6 (R2) – Final Changes and Implementation – Attend the Feb 15th WEB Session

2/1/2017

The ICH GCP draft is has now been updated and finalized by ICH. Let’s discuss the final content and major implications, how to determine next steps. The update helps end the debate related to many best practices. This impacts sites a great deal and the oversight by sponsor/CROs. Then what about the IRB/IEC?  We will be having a variety of sessions for discussion, training and action planning. To access the guidance, visit the ICH website: http://www.ich.org/fileadmin/Public_Web_Site/ICH_Products/Guidelines/Efficacy/E6/E6_R2__Step_4.pdf