3 Flashcards
What does ICH stand for?
International Council for Harmonisation
What is the primary purpose of ICH GCP guidelines?
To ensure that clinical trials are conducted ethically and that data are credible.
True or False: ICH GCP guidelines are legally binding in all countries.
False
Fill in the blank: ICH GCP guidelines are designed to protect the ______ of trial participants.
rights
What is the significance of informed consent in ICH GCP?
It ensures that participants are fully aware of the trial and its implications before agreeing to participate.
Which document outlines the protocol for a clinical trial?
Clinical Trial Protocol
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a key principle of ICH GCP? A) Safety, B) Efficacy, C) Profitability
C) Profitability
What is the role of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in ICH GCP?
To review and approve the clinical trial protocol and informed consent forms to ensure participant safety.
True or False: ICH GCP guidelines apply only to drug trials.
False
What is a Serious Adverse Event (SAE) according to ICH GCP?
An event that results in death, is life-threatening, requires hospitalization, or causes significant disability.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for ensuring compliance with ICH GCP guidelines during the trial.
sponsor
What does the term ‘protocol deviation’ mean?
A departure from the approved clinical trial protocol.
Multiple Choice: Which document is essential for keeping track of trial participants? A) Case Report Form, B) Informed Consent Form, C) Safety Report
A) Case Report Form
What is the required retention period for trial records according to ICH GCP?
At least 2 years after the last marketing application approval or after the trial’s completion.
True or False: GCP training is mandatory for all personnel involved in a clinical trial.
True
What does the term ‘blinding’ refer to in clinical trials?
A method used to prevent bias by keeping study participants and/or researchers unaware of group assignments.
Fill in the blank: The ______ must ensure that the trial is conducted according to GCP guidelines.
investigator