Standard Operating Procedure for Conducting Clinical Research

Purpose

The purpose of this SOP is to establish the standard procedures for conducting clinical trials and clinical studies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and safety measures for participants.

Scope

This SOP applies to all personnel involved in the planning, conduct, monitoring, and reporting of clinical trials or studies. This includes researchers, clinical staff, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

Principal Investigator (PI): Oversees the clinical trial or study, ensuring adherence to the protocol and regulations.
Clinical Research Coordinators: Manage the day-to-day operations of the trial or study.
Data Management Team: Collects, processes, and maintains trial or study data.
Regulatory Affairs: Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting.
Ethics Committee: Reviews and approves the study protocol and consent forms.
Sponsors: Provide funding and support for the clinical trial or study.

Procedure

Protocol Development: Design the study protocol according to scientific and ethical guidelines.
Regulatory Approvals: Obtain necessary approvals from regulatory bodies and ethics committees.
Participant Recruitment: Screen and enroll participants according to inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Informed Consent: Obtain informed consent from participants in writing.
Data Collection: Collect data according to the study protocol, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Monitoring and Safety: Monitor participants’ safety and trial or study progress, reporting adverse events promptly.
Data Analysis: Analyze data and interpret results, ensuring accuracy and adherence to statistical methods.
Reporting: Prepare reports according to regulatory requirements, including interim and final study reports.
Archiving: Store all study documents securely for future reference.

Abbreviations Used

SOP: Standard Operating Procedure
PI: Principal Investigator
IRB: Institutional Review Board
FDA: Food and Drug Administration

Documents

Study Protocol
Informed Consent Forms
Case Report Forms
Monitoring Reports
Data Analysis Reports
Study Reports

References

Regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH-GCP)
Ethics committee regulations
Institutional policies and procedures

SOP Version

Version: 1.0