When isn't an IND application needed?
IND Application is not needed if investigation does not support change in labeling
What information must the
... [Show More] general IND include? (21 CFR Part 312.23)
FDA Form 1571:
-FDA Form 1571 cover sheet
-Table of contents
-Investigative plan
-Investigator's brochure
-Protocol
-Chemistry/Manufacturing information
-Pharmacology/toxicology
-Previous human research/literature information
-Additional information (drug dependence and abuse potential)
How many days after FDA receives IND submission does the IND go into effect? (21 CFR 312.40)
An IND goes into effect 30 days after the FDA receives the submission unless the FDA notifies the Sponsor of a clinical hold
When must an IND amendment be submitted? (21 CFR Part 312.31)
-If there are changes to the protocol that affects safety of subjects, scientific quality of the study, or scope of investigation
-If a new investigator is added to the study
-Information amendments must be submitted for chemistry/microbiology, pharm/toxicology, or clinical
OTHER SUBMISSIONS:
--IND safety reports
--Response to clinical hold
--Response to FDA request for information
--IRB Annual report
What are t he requirements for expanded access? (21 CFR Part 312.300 - Subpart 1)
-Population must have serious or life-threatening disease or condition
-No comparable/significant alternate therapy/treatment
-Patient cannot obtain drug under another IND or protocol
-Potential benefit outweighs risks of treatment
-Expanded access won't interfere with completion of studies that could support marketing approval
-Must apply to treatment protocols and should be for individual use (1 person)
How many days does a Physician or Sponsor have to submit written summary of expanded access to the FDA after use?
15 days
21 CFR Part 312.34
Treatment use of an Investigational new drug
During which phases is a treatment protocol usually made available?
During Phase 3 but if data is compelling, may be available during Phase 2, OR, after all clinical trials have been completed and Sponsor of trials is awaiting/pursuing marketing approval
How long is the waiting period before a treatment IND study can be initiated?
30 days
When will the FDA permit use of an investigational drug in widespread use?
-If the criteria for expanded access are met (benefits outweigh risk, illness is life threatening, or if no other alternative treatments are available)
-If drug is being investigated in a controlled clinical trial under an IND designed to support a marketing application for the expanded use or all clinical trials are completed
What are the steps for withdrawing an IND? (21 CFR Part 312.38)
A sponsor may withdraw an IND at any time without prejudice by:
-Notifying the FDA
-Stopping all studies and notifying the investigators
-Returning all drug to the Sponsor, or destroying all drug as directed by Sponsor
-If the study is withdrawn for safety reasons, the Sponsor must notify investigators and the IRBs
Which form is used to certify absence of financial interest?
FDA Form 3454
What form is used for the mandatory reporting of serious adverse events?
FDA Form 3500A
What is 21 CFR Part 50 Subpart D?
Additional Safeguards for Children in Clinical Investigations
What is the FDA Form 482?
Notice of Inspection
What is 21 CFR Part 50.20 Subpart B?
General requirements for informed consent
What steps must be taken if IND is put on clinical hold? (CFR Part 312.42)
-Proposed study: Subjects may not be given the investigational drug
-Ongoing study: No recruiting of new subjects & subjects receiving investigational drug must discontinue therapy unless specifically permitted by FDA in the interest of patient safety
What are the reasons for clinical hold?
-Exposure of unreasonable/significant risk/injury to subjects
-Unqualified investigators (lack of scientific training/experience)
-Investigator brochure is misleading, erroneous, or incomplete
-IND does not contain sufficient information to assess risk to subjects of proposed studies
When isn't an IND application needed?
IND Application is not needed if investigation does not support change in labeling
What information must the general IND include? (21 CFR Part 312.23)
FDA Form 1571:
-FDA Form 1571 cover sheet
-Table of contents
-Investigative plan
-Investigator's brochure
-Protocol
-Chemistry/Manufacturing information
-Pharmacology/toxicology
-Previous human research/literature information
-Additional information (drug dependence and abuse potential)
How many days after FDA receives IND submission does the IND go into effect? (21 CFR 312.40)
An IND goes into effect 30 days after the FDA receives the submission unless the FDA notifies the Sponsor of a clinical hold
When must an IND amendment be submitted? (21 CFR Part 312.31)
-If there are changes to the protocol that affects safety of subjects, scientific quality of the study, or scope of investigation
-If a new investigator is added to the study
-Information amendments must be submitted for chemistry/microbiology, pharm/toxicology, or clinical
OTHER SUBMISSIONS:
--IND safety reports
--Response to clinical hold
--Response to FDA request for information
--IRB Annual report
What are t he requirements for expanded access? (21 CFR Part 312.300 - Subpart 1)
-Population must have serious or life-threatening disease or condition
-No comparable/significant alternate therapy/treatment
-Patient cannot obtain drug under another IND or protocol
-Potential benefit outweighs risks of treatment
-Expanded access won't interfere with completion of studies that could support marketing approval
-Must apply to treatment protocols and should be for individual use (1 person)
How many days does a Physician or Sponsor have to submit written summary of expanded access to the FDA after use?
15 days
21 CFR Part 312.34
Treatment use of an Investigational new drug
During which phases is a treatment protocol usually made available?
During Phase 3 but if data is compelling, may be available during Phase 2, OR, after all clinical trials have been completed and Sponsor of trials is awaiting/pursuing marketing approval
How long is the waiting period before a treatment IND study can be initiated?
30 days
When will the FDA permit use of an investigational drug in widespread use?
-If the criteria for expanded access are met (benefits outweigh risk, illness is life threatening, or if no other alternative treatments are available)
-If drug is being investigated in a controlled clinical trial under an IND designed to support a marketing application for the expanded use or all clinical trials are completed
What are the steps for withdrawing an IND? (21 CFR Part 312.38)
A sponsor may withdraw an IND at any time without prejudice by:
-Notifying the FDA
-Stopping all studies and notifying the investigators
-Returning all drug to the Sponsor, or destroying all drug as directed by Sponsor
-If the study is withdrawn for safety reasons, the Sponsor must notify investigators and the IRBs
Which form is used to certify absence of financial interest?
FDA Form 3454
What form is used for the mandatory reporting of serious adverse events?
FDA Form 3500A
What is 21 CFR Part 50 Subpart D?
Additional Safeguards for Children in Clinical Investigations
What is the FDA Form 482?
Notice of Inspection
What is 21 CFR Part 50.20 Subpart B?
General requirements for informed consent
What steps must be taken if IND is put on clinical hold? (CFR Part 312.42)
-Proposed study: Subjects may not be given the investigational drug
-Ongoing study: No recruiting of new subjects & subjects receiving investigational drug must discontinue therapy unless specifically permitted by FDA in the interest of patient safety
What are the reasons for clinical hold?
-Exposure of unreasonable/significant risk/injury to subjects
-Unqualified investigators (lack of scientific training/experience)
-Investigator brochure is misleading, erroneous, or incomplete
-IND does not contain sufficient information to assess risk to subjects of proposed studies [Show Less]