E6: Compliance with Protocol

Question 1

4.5 - Compliance with Protocol

4.5.1

Answer 1

The investigator/institution should conduct the trial in compliance with the protocol agreed to by the sponsor and, if required, by the regulatory authority(ies) and which was given approval/favourable opinion by the IRB/IEC. The investigator/institution and the sponsor should sign the protocol, or an alternative contract, to confirm agreement.

Question 2

Compliance with Protocol

4.5.2

Answer 2

The investigator should not implement any deviation from, or changes of the protocol without agreement by the sponsor and prior review and documented approval/favourable opinion from the IRB/IEC of an amendment, except where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard(s) to trial subjects, or when the change(s) involves only logistical or administrative aspects of the trial (e.g., change in monitor(s), change of telephone number(s)).

Question 3

Compliance with Protocol

4.5.3

Answer 3

The investigator, or person designated by the investigator, should document and explain any deviation from the approved protocol.

Question 4

Compliance with Protocol

4.5.4

Answer 4

The investigator may implement a deviation from, or a change of, the protocol to eliminate an immediate hazard(s) to trial subjects without prior IRB/IEC approval/favourable opinion. As soon as possible, the implemented deviation or change, the reasons for it, and, if appropriate, the proposed protocol amendment(s) should be submitted:
(a) to the IRB/IEC for review and approval/favourable opinion,
(b) to the sponsor for agreement and, if required,
(c) to the regulatory authority(ies).