Clinical trial quality: From supervision to collaboration and beyond

Clin Trials. 2018 Feb;15(1_suppl):23-26. doi: 10.1177/1740774518755056.

Abstract

Over the past decade, clinical trial quality has evolved from an after-the-fact, reactive activity to one focused on the important work of evidence generation from well-designed trials. This article explores the role the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative has played in advancing quality as a core element of clinical trial design, through project work that initially focused on monitoring but evolved into a holistic, prospective, and comprehensive quality by design approach to clinical trial design and conduct.

Keywords: Quality by Design; clinical trials; quality.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic / standards*
  • Humans
  • Leadership
  • Quality Improvement / organization & administration*
  • Research Design / standards*
  • United States
  • United States Food and Drug Administration