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Clinical Trial Data Management and Integrity SOP

Purpose

The purpose of this SOP is to define standardized processes for managing and safeguarding clinical trial data in New Zealand. It ensures integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of data in compliance with Medsafe, HDEC, and ICH GCP requirements.

Scope

This SOP applies to all sponsor-led and investigator-initiated trials in New Zealand. It covers Case Report Form (CRF) handling, data entry, query resolution, database validation, database lock, audit trails, and archiving. It applies to sponsors, investigators, CROs, data managers, and QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor: Establishes data management plan, ensures secure EDC systems, and oversees CRO activities.
• Principal Investigator (PI): Ensures accuracy of site-level data entry and resolution of queries.
• Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC): Assists in timely data entry and source verification.
• Data Manager: Oversees data validation, query generation, and database lock.
• CRO: Provides data management services when delegated by sponsor.
• Quality Assurance (QA): Audits data management processes and ensures CAPA implementation.

Accountability

The sponsor’s Head of Data Management is accountable for data management compliance. The PI is accountable for site-level data accuracy and completeness.

Procedure

1. Data Management Plan (DMP)

1. Prepare and approve a DMP covering CRF handling, query management, database validation, and archiving.
2. Maintain DMP in Trial Master File (TMF).

2. CRF Handling and Data Entry

1. Ensure CRFs are completed promptly and accurately.
2. Electronic CRFs (eCRFs) must be entered into EDC within 5 working days of subject visit.
3. Maintain CRF Completion Log (Annexure-1).

3. Query Management

1. Data managers issue queries for discrepancies.
2. Investigators resolve queries within 10 working days.
3. Maintain Query Resolution Log (Annexure-2).

4. Database Validation and Lock

1. Perform system validation checks prior to database lock.
2. Document lock approval in Database Lock Log (Annexure-3).

5. Data Privacy and Security

1. Ensure compliance with Privacy Act 2020.
2. De-identify subject data before analysis.
3. Maintain access control for EDC systems.

6. Archiving

1. Archive data management documentation in TMF and ISF for at least 10 years post-trial.
2. Ensure audit trails remain accessible for regulatory inspections.

Abbreviations

• CRF: Case Report Form
• eCRF: Electronic Case Report Form
• PI: Principal Investigator
• CRC: Clinical Research Coordinator
• QA: Quality Assurance
• CRO: Contract Research Organization
• DMP: Data Management Plan
• TMF: Trial Master File
• ISF: Investigator Site File
• CAPA: Corrective and Preventive Action
• EDC: Electronic Data Capture
• GCP: Good Clinical Practice
• HDEC: Health and Disability Ethics Committees

Documents

1. CRF Completion Log (Annexure-1)
2. Query Resolution Log (Annexure-2)
3. Database Lock Log (Annexure-3)

References

• Medsafe — Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority
• HDEC — Health and Disability Ethics Committees
• ICH E6(R2) Good Clinical Practice
• New Zealand Privacy Act 2020
• WHO Clinical Trial Standards

Version: 1.0

Approval

Annexures

Annexure-1: CRF Completion Log

Annexure-2: Query Resolution Log

Annexure-3: Database Lock Log

Revision History

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