Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Start-Up Strategies for Medical Device Trials

is being presented by Amy Wise, Clinical Research Manager, with PharmaNet Development Group and airs on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our website at www.fxconferences.com

The start-up phase of any clinical trial is a hectic time, but there are several areas that require additional consideration and planning for medical device trials. The primary goals of the start-up phase are to distribute and collect documentation to approve each site for the initiation visit so enrollment can begin. However, additonal support and planning is needed by sponsors/CROs for device trials to assist sites with specific tasks such as medicare approval; device shipment, storage, and accountability; planning for maintenance of a blind; and documentation of staff training on the investigational device.

This audio conference discusses how proactive planning and timely responsiveness to site requests can help make the start-up phase for medical device studies more efficient, and can lay the foundation for a positive relationship with the sites that will continue through the life of the study.