Universität zu Köln

Georgias, Christine, Grunow, Andrea, Olderog, Miriam, May, Alexander and Paulus, Ursula (2012). Academic investigator-initiated trials and the challenge of sponsor responsibility: the Cologne Sponsor Model. Clin. Trials, 9 (6). S. 781 - 788. LONDON: SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD. ISSN 1740-7753

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Abstract

Background With the amendment to the German Drug Law in 2004, the conduct of clinical trials changed by at least two main aspects: (1) The principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) were implemented in the national legislation, and (2) for the first time, the function of the sponsor of a clinical trial and the clinical trial itself have become legally binding definitions. By that, legal differences between industrial and academic clinical trials no longer exist. Clinical trials initiated by investigators have to fulfil the same requirements while the entire sponsor responsibility has to be carried out by the Coordinating Investigator or his institution including implementation of a quality management system according to the GCP. Purpose The Cologne Sponsor Model is an effective approach with settings, structures, basic features, action, and reporting lines, as well as funding for clinical trials initiated in an academic environment. Results The University of Cologne assumes the sponsor responsibility for clinical trials organised by the university researchers according to law. Sponsor's duties are delegated to a central operational unit of the sponsor - the Clinical Trials Center Cologne - which further delegates duties to the Coordinating Investigator. Clinical Trials Center Cologne was established in 2002 to support the performance of clinical trials at the university by offering comprehensive advisory and practical services covering all aspects of study planning and conduct. Furthermore, a specialised division of its quality management department acts as an independent sponsor's Quality Assurance Unit. The Clinical Trials Center Cologne has established a quality management system consisting of different components (1) to enable a reasoned decision to subsequent delegation, (2) for risk-based surveillance of trial conduct (audits, monitoring-checks, and reports), and (3) support and training of the Coordinating Investigator. Limitations Double functions of persons and departments in the university environment sometimes make it difficult to define roles in such a model. Therefore, it is necessary to establish clear reporting lines and moreover to monitor regularly and carefully the roles and responsibilities. Conclusions With the combination of central management and support, control and independence of the researchers, our model represents a 'risk-based' system that offers a sensible option that fulfils the requirements of legal regulations and GCP for trials organised within the university environment. Clinical Trials 2012; 9: 781-787. http://ctj.sagepub.com

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Georgias, Christine UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Grunow, Andrea UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Olderog, Miriam UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED May, Alexander UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Paulus, Ursula UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-477267
DOI:	10.1177/1740774512461978
Journal or Publication Title:	Clin. Trials
Volume:	9
Number:	6
Page Range:	S. 781 - 788
Date:	2012
Publisher:	SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD
Place of Publication:	LONDON
ISSN:	1740-7753
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language Medicine, Research & Experimental Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/47726