A clinical
research associate (CRA), also called a clinical monitor or trial monitor, is a
health-care professional who performs many activities related to medical
research, particularly clinical trials. Clinical research associates work in
various settings, such as pharmaceutical companies, medical research institutes
and government agencies.[1][2]Depending on the jurisdiction, different
education and certification requirements may be necessary to practice as a
clinical research associate.
The main
tasks of the CRA are defined by good clinical practice guidelines for
monitoring clinical trials, such as those elaborated by the International
Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of
Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH).
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