Sponsors

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Sponsors (Medicine)

Sponsors (/ˈspɒnsərz/), in the context of medicine, refer to individuals, organizations, or companies that take responsibility for the initiation, management, and/or financing of a clinical trial. The term is derived from the Latin word spondere, meaning "to pledge".

Roles and Responsibilities

Sponsors play a crucial role in the conduct of clinical research. They are responsible for ensuring that the study is designed and conducted in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and ethical principles. This includes the selection of qualified investigators, provision of necessary resources, and oversight of the trial's conduct and data management.

Types of Sponsors

There are different types of sponsors, including:

  • Individual Sponsors: These are typically researchers or physicians who initiate and manage the trial.
  • Institutional Sponsors: These include universities, hospitals, or research institutions that take on the sponsorship role.
  • Corporate Sponsors: These are usually pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies that fund and oversee the trial.

Related Terms

  • Investigator: The individual who actually conducts the clinical trial.
  • Clinical Trial: A research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people.
  • Regulatory Requirements: The laws and regulations that govern the conduct of clinical trials.
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP): An international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting trials that involve the participation of human subjects.

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