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Review
. 2007 Oct;100(10):469-72.
doi: 10.1177/014107680710001016.

Insights into how to conduct a clinical trial in the UK

Khalid Abozguia  1 , Thanh Trung Phan, Ganesh Nallur Shivu, Abdul Maher, Ibrar Ahmed, Michael P Frenneaux
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Insights into how to conduct a clinical trial in the UK

Khalid Abozguia et al. J R Soc Med. 2007 Oct.

Abstract

New researchers may find starting and conducting clinical studies in the UK complicated and time-consuming. In this article, we describe our collective experiences and provide some pointers on how to navigate through the various committees and regulatory bodies. The article is intended to aid junior researchers in understanding the study process and to provide them with some insight on how to get through this complex system successfully.

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Steps of undertaking clinical research in the UK. ARSAC: Administration of Radioactive Substances Advisory Committee; IRMER: Ionizing Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations; MHRA: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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