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BA-BE Studies: SOP for Periodic Clinical Safety Assessments – V 2.0

BA-BE Studies: SOP for Periodic Clinical Safety Assessments – V 2.0

Standard Operating Procedure for Periodic Clinical Safety Assessments in BA/BE Studies

Department BA-BE Studies
SOP No. SOP/BA-BE/066/2025
Supersedes SOP/BA-BE/066/2022
Page No. Page 1 of 10
Issue Date 17/04/2025
Effective Date 20/04/2025
Review Date 17/04/2026

1. Purpose

To establish a standard operating procedure for conducting periodic clinical safety assessments during Bioavailability/Bioequivalence (BA/BE) studies to ensure continuous monitoring of subject safety throughout the clinical trial.

2. Scope

This SOP applies to all study personnel involved in performing, recording, and evaluating clinical safety assessments of volunteers during BA/BE studies, including baseline, on-study, and follow-up assessments.

3. Responsibilities

  • Principal
Investigator (PI): Oversees safety evaluations and reviews findings.
  • Sub-Investigator: Conducts clinical assessments and initiates follow-up for abnormal findings.
  • Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC): Ensures timely scheduling and documentation of all safety assessments.
  • Nursing Staff: Assists in sample collection, vitals, and ECG procedures.
  • 4. Accountability

    The Principal Investigator is accountable for ensuring the clinical safety of all subjects through timely assessments and documentation as per the approved protocol and regulatory requirements.

    5. Procedure

    5.1 Baseline Safety Assessment

    1. Conduct at screening or prior to first dose:
      • Complete physical examination
      • Vital signs
      • 12-lead ECG
      • Laboratory tests (hematology, biochemistry, urinalysis, serology)
    2. Document results in Annexure-1: Baseline Safety Assessment Form.

    5.2 On-Study Periodic Safety Assessments

    1. Perform interim safety evaluations at predefined intervals post-dose as per protocol:
      • Vitals (e.g., every 2-4 hours post-dose)
      • Adverse Event (AE) review
      • Physical exams (if required)
    2. Record in Annexure-2: Periodic Safety Monitoring Log.

    5.3 Laboratory Monitoring

    1. Repeat safety labs at follow-up or as per protocol.
    2. Compare with baseline to detect any clinically significant change.
    3. Document in Annexure-3: Laboratory Safety Follow-Up Summary.

    5.4 ECG Monitoring

    1. Repeat ECGs at required time points (e.g., baseline, post-dose 4h, discharge).
    2. Interpret by qualified physician and documented in Annexure-4: ECG Monitoring Record.

    5.5 Handling Abnormal Findings

    1. Abnormal lab/ECG/vitals are to be reviewed by the Investigator for:
      • Clinical significance
      • Eligibility continuation
      • Medical management
    2. All findings and actions to be documented in Annexure-5: Abnormal Findings Action Log.

    5.6 Safety Assessment at Follow-Up

    1. Conduct follow-up safety checks at study exit or as defined by protocol.
    2. Ensure all AEs are resolved or under medical care.
    3. Document in Annexure-6: Final Safety Assessment Form.

    6. Abbreviations

    • BA: Bioavailability
    • BE: Bioequivalence
    • AE: Adverse Event
    • ECG: Electrocardiogram
    • PI: Principal Investigator

    7. Documents

    1. Baseline Safety Assessment Form – Annexure-1
    2. Periodic Safety Monitoring Log – Annexure-2
    3. Laboratory Safety Follow-Up Summary – Annexure-3
    4. ECG Monitoring Record – Annexure-4
    5. Abnormal Findings Action Log – Annexure-5
    6. Final Safety Assessment Form – Annexure-6

    8. References

    • ICH E6(R2) – Good Clinical Practice
    • ICH E2A – Clinical Safety Data Management
    • Study-Specific Protocol

    9. SOP Version

    Version: 2.0

    10. Approval Section

    Prepared By Checked By Approved By
    Signature
    Date
    Name
    Designation
    Department

    11. Annexures

    Annexure-1: Baseline Safety Assessment Form

    Subject ID Vitals ECG Physical Exam Labs Date
    VOL-066 Normal Normal Unremarkable Within range 15/04/2025

    Annexure-2: Periodic Safety Monitoring Log

    Subject ID Timepoint Vitals AE Noted Initials
    VOL-066 2h Post-Dose Normal No R. Pawar

    Annexure-3: Laboratory Safety Follow-Up Summary

    Subject ID Date Parameters Abnormal Action Taken
    VOL-066 20/04/2025 None Not Applicable

    Annexure-4: ECG Monitoring Record

    Subject ID Date Time ECG Result Reviewed By
    VOL-066 17/04/2025 08:00 Normal Sinus Rhythm Dr. Sunita Reddy

    Annexure-5: Abnormal Findings Action Log

    Subject ID Assessment Type Finding PI Action Date
    VOL-066X ECG Tachycardia Dosing Deferred 17/04/2025

    Annexure-6: Final Safety Assessment Form

    Subject ID Exit Vitals Physical Exam AEs Resolved Follow-Up Needed
    VOL-066 Stable Unremarkable Yes No

    Revision History:

    Revision Date Revision No. Details Reason Approved By
    13/01/2022 1.0 Initial version Protocol Implementation QA Head
    17/04/2025 2.0 Added structured annexures and expanded lab tracking Audit Recommendation QA Head
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