Download or read book Sponsor & Clinical Investigator Training - Module B / Biologics written by Kalman Dubov and published by Kalman Dubov. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical investigations with biologics are commonly complex, requiring detailed knowledge of the regulatory frameworks for both drugs and biologics since the Food & Drug Administration applies the regulations for drugs as well as for biologics for such clinical investigations. The complexity is furthered if the article is a combination biologic-drug or biologic-device. These three modules are designed to assist the sponsor and clinical investigator in conducting professional investigational trials for biologics. The FDA has a specific Center for biologics, with regulations and many guidance documents to assist the industry and investigators in the requirements for such trials. These two modules provide the basics of understanding the regulatory framework and complying with the Agency's requirements. Module A focuses on the Principal Investigator and the responsibilities necessary to comply with FDA requirements during the course of the clinical trial. The module begins with the definition of a biologic, followed by a review of clinical trials, gene transfer studies, the clinical investigator's responsibilities during the trial with regard to documentation, risks, how to respond to the study sponsor, the Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB), and the FDA. The module concludes with details regarding the consent form and process, detailing what is necessary to consent a subject into the study. Module B focuses on the study sponsor and the submissions to the FDA for permission to begin the study. The module begins with a review of the protocol sections, together with the electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD), the phases of the clinical investigation, a review of combination products, dual-use technologies, concluding with the FDA audit. These two modules, though comprehensive, can be mastered to the great benefit of the investigational community, and more so, for the patient who will receive an approved biologic that has proven efficacy.