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Independent Review Committees for Safety and Compliance

Clinical research involving human participants typically involves some type of risk. Incorporating the appropriate ethics reviews and safety oversight helps ensure stakeholder safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Safety and Compliance Reviews

Independent Clinical Trial Safety Oversight

Independence is key to ensuring a committee’s review is unbiased and not influenced by those involved in study conduct.

Few would argue over the importance of IRB review being independent of study priorities, as this allows reviewers to focus solely on participant protections.

Independence also removes the potential for perceived bias, making the review more trustworthy in the eyes of regulators and the public.

It’s similarly critical for other research review committees, like DSMBs and endpoint adjudication committees, to be completely independent of those sponsoring or conducting the study.

Tips for More Efficient Research Reviews

  • Communicate your timelines and special requirements to the committee(s) as early as possible
  • Work with a single partner who can provide all of the reviews your study requires
  • Avoid extended follow-up questions by ensuring you provide all necessary materials in your initial submission
  • Communicate your timelines and special requirements to the committee(s) as early as possible
  • Ask questions and provide clarifications to ensure the committee understands your position
  • Use the committee’s tracking platform or other available technology to stay informed on review activities (and consider integrating your trial technology with the committee’s)
  • Request study metrics to understand bottlenecks with the committee and within your organization
  • Utilize platforms like SMART IRB to streamline reliance agreement activities

Extensive Reach and Trusted Expertise

3,500+

institutions, academic medical centers, and hospital systems supported by Advarra’s IRB – more than any other IRB

1,100+

sites worldwide registered with Advarra’s IBC – more than any other IBC

1,500+

biostatisticians, medical experts, and clinical professionals globally supporting Advarra’s DSMB and EAC

 

Advarra’s reviews support 100% of:

  • Top 50 global biopharma sponsors

  • Top 20 CROs

  • NCI-designated cancer centers

Comprehensive Review Solutions for Every Need

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