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The Importance of Standard Operating Procedures in Clinical Trials

Rebecca Sajdak, LisaAnn Trembath and Kathy S. Thomas
Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology September 2013, 41 (3) 231-233; DOI: https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.113.121467
Rebecca Sajdak
1Department of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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2Clinical Imaging Operations, Avid Radiopharmaceuticals Incorporated, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and
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Kathy S. Thomas
3Applications and Technical Support, Capintec Incorporated, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
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    Main Topics in ICH Publication E6: Guideline for GCPs

    TopicSubject
    1Glossary
    2Principles of ICH GCPs
    3Institutional review boards
    4Investigator
    5Sponsor
    6Clinical trial protocols
    7Investigator brochure
    8Essential documents for conduct of clinical trials
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    TABLE 2

    Key CFRs for Clinical Research

    CFR title and partSubject
    21 CFR 312Requirements for investigational new drug
    21 CFR 50Protection of human subjects
    21 CFR 56Institutional review boards
    21 CFR 46Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
    21 CFR 812Investigational devices
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    Components for Clinical Imaging SOPs

    ComponentSubject
    1General background information on what type of imaging SOP covers
    2Required imaging personnel to perform tasks and their minimum level of training
    3Definitions for any imaging-specific terms
    4Required equipment (e.g., minimum PET camera specifications)
    5Specific equipment settings to use for different imaging requirements
    6When, how, and what quality control is done to ensure optimal results
    7Image interpretation and reporting criteria
    8Information technology support required for data acquisition, transfer, and storage of study images
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    SOP Topics for Managing and Handling Radioactive Materials

    TopicSubject
    1Receipt, administration, disposal, and storage of radioactive materials
    2ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) protocols
    3Employee safety/exposure to radioactive agents
    4Managing radioactive spills
    5Safety training (cardiopulmonary resuscitation, fire extinguisher location and use)
    6Emergency safety SOPs, such as crash cart locations and emergency response team numbers
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