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5.0 品質管理
試驗委託者應在試驗過程中所 有階段執行品質管理系統。
試驗委託者應注重確保受試者 保護及試驗結果可信度所必須 的試驗活動。品質管理包括設 計有效的臨床試驗計畫及數據 收集與處理之工具及程序,以 及收集對決策至關重要之資 訊。
用於確保及控制試驗品質的方 法,應與試驗的固有風險及所 收集資訊的重要性相均衡。試 驗委託者應確保試驗各面向具 有可行性,並應避免非必要的 複雜性、程序及數據收集。試 驗計畫書、個案報告表及其他 執行文件應清晰、簡潔、一 致。
品質管理系統應採用如下述,
以風險為基礎之方法。
5.0 Quality Management
The sponsor should implement a system to manage quality
throughout all stages of the trial process.
Sponsors should focus on trial activities essential to ensuring human subject protection and the reliability of trial results. Quality management includes the design of efficient clinical trial protocols and tools and procedures for data collection and processing, as well as the collection of information that is essential to decision making.
The methods used to assure and control the quality of the trial should be proportionate to the risks inherent in the trial and the importance of the information collected. The sponsor should ensure that all aspects of the trial are operationally feasible and should avoid unnecessary
complexity, procedures, and data collection. Protocols, case report forms, and other operational documents should be clear,
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concise, and consistent.
The quality management system should use a risk-based approach as described below.
5.0.1
關鍵流程及數據之辨識
擬定試驗計畫書時,試驗委託 者應辨識出對受試者保護及試 驗結果可信度的關鍵流程及數 據。
5.0.1
Critical Process and Data Identification
During protocol development, the sponsor should identify those processes and data that are critical to ensure human subject
protection and the reliability of trial results.
5.0.2 風險確認
試驗委託者應對關鍵的試驗流
5.0.2
Risk Identification
The sponsor should identify risks
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程及數據確認其風險。系統方 面(例如:標準操作程序、系 統電腦化、人力編制)及臨床 試驗方面(例如:試驗設計、
數據收集、知情同意程序)之 風險皆應納入考量。
to critical trial processes and data.
Risks should be considered at both the system level (e.g., standard operating procedures, computerized systems, personnel) and clinical trial level (e.g., trial design, data collection, informed consent process)
5.0.3 風險評估
試驗委託者應比對現有的風險 管控措施,針對已確認之風險 進行評估,並考量下列因素:
(a) 發生錯誤的可能性。
(b) 此種錯誤可被偵測出來的程 度。
(c) 此種錯誤對受試者保護及試 驗結果可信度之影響。
5.0.3
Risk Evaluation
The sponsor should evaluate the identified risks, against existing risk controls by considering:
(a) The likelihood of errors occurring.
(b) The extent to which such errors would be detectable.
(c) The impact of such errors on human subject protection and reliability of trial results.
5.0.4 風險管制
試驗委託者應決定降低哪些風 險或接受哪些風險。用於降低 風險至可接受範圍之方式,應 與風險的重要性成比例。降低 風險的活動可納入試驗設計及 執行、監測計畫、締約者間角 色及職責之協議、遵守標準作
5.0.4
Risk Control
The sponsor should decide which risks to reduce and/or which risks to accept. The approach used to reduce risk to an acceptable level should be proportionate to the significance of the risk. Risk reduction activities may be
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業程序之系統性安全措施,及 過程與程序方面之培訓。
應預先建立品質容忍的限度,
將醫學與統計變異性,以及試 驗統計的設計納入考量,以確 認影響受試者安全或試驗結果 可信度的系統性問題。發現有 偏離預定的品質容忍限度時,
應進行評估以決定是否需採取 行動。
incorporated in protocol design and implementation, monitoring plans, agreements between parties defining roles and responsibilities, systematic safeguards to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, and training in processes and procedures.
Predefined quality tolerance limits should be established, taking into consideration the medical and statistical characteristics of the variables as well as the statistical design of the trial, to identify systematic issues that can impact subject safety or reliability of trial results. Detection of deviations from the predefined quality tolerance limits should trigger an evaluation to determine if action is needed.
5.0.5 風險溝通
試驗委託者應記錄品質管理之 活動。試驗委託者應與參與其 中或受此類活動影響之人員,
就品質管理活動進行溝通,以 促進臨床試驗執行期間之風險 審查及持續改進。
5.0.5
Risk Communication
The sponsor should document quality management activities.
The sponsor should communicate quality management activities to those who are involved in or affected by such activities, to
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facilitate risk review and continual improvement during clinical trial execution.
5.0.6 風險審查
試驗委託者應定期審查風險管 控措施,將新興知識及經驗納 入考量後,評估其所實施之品 質管理活動是否仍具有效及相 關性。
5.0.6
Risk Review
The sponsor should periodically review risk control measures to ascertain whether the
implemented quality management activities remain effective and relevant, taking into account emerging knowledge and experience.
5.0.7 風險報告
試驗委託者應在臨床試驗報告 中,描述試驗中所實施之品質 管理方法,並總結重要偏離預 定品質容忍限度之情形及所採 取之補救措施(參閱 ICH E3 9.6
「數據之品質保證」)。
5.0.7
Risk Reporting
The sponsor should describe the quality management approach implemented in the trial and summarize important deviations from the predefined quality tolerance limits and remedial actions taken in the clinical study report (ICH E3, Section 9.6 Data Quality Assurance).
5.1 品質保證及品質管制 5.1 Quality Assurance and Quality Control
5.1.1
試驗委託者應依照書面標準作 業程序實施及維護品質保證及
5.1.1
The sponsor is responsible for implementing and maintaining
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品質管制系統,以確保試驗執 行及數據的產生,紀錄,書面 或電子紀錄及通報均遵守試驗 計畫書、GCP 及相關法規要 求。
quality assurance and quality control systems with written SOPs to ensure that trials are conducted and data are generated,
documented (recorded), and reported in compliance with the protocol, GCP, and the applicable regulatory requirement(s).
5.1.2
試驗委託者有義務確認所有參 與試驗相關單位的同意,確保 所有試驗相關場所、原始資料/
文件及報告,在試驗委託者進 行監測、稽核及國內外主管機 關查核時可直接檢視。(參閱 1.21)。
5.1.2
The sponsor is responsible for securing agreement from all involved parties to ensure direct access (see 1.21) to all trial related sites, source data/documents, and reports for the purpose of
monitoring and auditing by the sponsor, and inspection by domestic and foreign regulatory authorities.
5.1.3
數據處理的每一步驟應採取品 質管制,以確保所有數據之可 信度及其處理的正確性。
5.1.3
Quality control should be applied to each stage of data handling to ensure that all data are reliable and have been processed correctly.
5.1.4
試驗委託者與試驗主持人/機構 和/或任何其他參與此臨床試驗 之人員所訂之協議應以書面紀 錄,作為試驗計畫書之一部分
5.1.4
Agreements, made by the sponsor with the investigator/institution and any other parties involved with the clinical trial, should be in
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或為獨立之協議。 writing, as part of the protocol or in a separate agreement.
5.2 受託研究機構 5.2 Contract Research Organization (CRO) 5.2.1
試驗委託者可移轉部份或全部 與試驗相關的責任與功能予受 託研究機構,但關於維護試驗 數據的品質與完整性之最終責 任仍在試驗委託者。受託研究 機構應執行試驗品質保證與品 質管制。
5.2.1
A sponsor may transfer any or all of the sponsor's trial-related duties and functions to a CRO, but the ultimate responsibility for the quality and integrity of the trial data always resides with the sponsor. The CRO should
implement quality assurance and quality control.
5.2.2
試驗委託者應以書面委託方 式,將與試驗相關的責任與功 能委託受託研究機構辦理。
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試驗委託者應對其受託執行與 試驗相關的責任與功能進行監 督,包括受託研究機構再委託 第三方履行與試驗相關之責任 及功能。
5.2.2
Any trial-related duty and
function that is transferred to and assumed by a CRO should be specified in writing.
ADDENDUM
The sponsor should ensure oversight of any trial-related
duties and functions carried out on its behalf, including trial-related duties and functions that are subcontracted to another party by the sponsor's contracted CRO(s).
5.2.3
未移轉給受託研究機構的試驗
5.2.3
Any trial-related duties and
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責任與功能,仍屬於試驗委託 者。
functions not specifically
transferred to and assumed by a CRO are retained by the sponsor.
5.2.4
本指引有關試驗委託者的規 章,亦適用於承擔試驗委託者 有關試驗責任與功能的受託研 究機構。
5.2.4
All references to a sponsor in this guideline also apply to a CRO to the extent that a CRO has
assumed the trial related duties and functions of a sponsor.
5.3 醫療專業人員
試驗委託者應任用具適當資 格,且能對試驗相關醫療問題 提供意見的醫療人員。若有必 要,亦可指派外部顧問擔任上 述工作。
5.3 Medical Expertise
The sponsor should designate appropriately qualified medical personnel who will be readily available to advise on trial related medical questions or problems. If necessary, outside consultant(s) may be appointed for this purpose.
5.4 試驗設計 5.4 Trial Design 5.4.1
在試驗期間每個階段,試驗委 託者應任用合適且合格之人員
(例如:生物統計學家、臨床 藥理人員及醫師)設計試驗計 畫書之內容、製作個案報告、
規劃分析、期中報告及臨床試 驗報告。
5.4.1
The sponsor should utilize qualified individuals (e.g.
biostatisticians, clinical
pharmacologists, and physicians) as appropriate, throughout all stages of the trial process, from designing the protocol and CRFs and planning the analyses to analyzing and preparing interim and final clinical trial reports.
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5.4.2
其他相關的基準:試驗計畫書 及其變更版本(參閱第 6 章)、
ICH「藥品臨床試驗報告之格式 及內容」及其他與試驗設計、
試驗計畫書及執行相關之 ICH 指導文件。
5.4.2
For further guidance: Clinical Trial Protocol and Protocol Amendment(s) (see 6.), the ICH Guideline for Structure and
Content of Clinical Study Reports, and other appropriate ICH
guidance on trial design, protocol and conduct.
5.5 試驗管理、數據處理及紀錄保 存
5.5 Trial Management, Data Handling, and Record Keeping 5.5.1
試驗委託者應任用具適當資格 之人員,以監督所有試驗之執 行、處理與試驗數據驗證、進 行統計分析及準備試驗報告。
5.5.1
The sponsor should utilize
appropriately qualified individuals to supervise the overall conduct of the trial, to handle the data, to verify the data, to conduct the statistical analyses, and to prepare the trial reports.
5.5.2
試驗委託者得設置獨立數據監 測委員會,以評估臨床試驗之 進展,包括定期評估安全性數 據及重要療效指標,及建議試 驗委託者是否繼續、修正或終 止試驗。獨立數據監測委員會 應建立書面標準作業程序,並 保存所有會議之書面紀錄。
5.5.2
The sponsor may consider
establishing an independent data-monitoring committee (IDMC) to assess the progress of a clinical trial, including the safety data and the critical efficacy endpoints at intervals, and to recommend to the sponsor whether to continue, modify, or stop a trial. The IDMC
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should have written operating procedures and maintain written records of all its meetings.
5.5.3
When using electronic trial data handling and/or remote electronic trial data systems, the sponsor should:
(a) Ensure and document that the electronic data processing system(s) conforms to the sponsor's established requirements for
completeness, accuracy, reliability, and consistent intended performance (i.e.
validation).
ADDENDUM
The sponsor should base their approach to validation of such systems on a risk assessment that takes into consideration the intended use of the system and the potential of the system to affect human subject protection and reliability of trial results.
(b) Maintains SOPs for using these systems.
ADDENDUM
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提供使用訓練。
(三)確保系統在資料更正時為資 料更正保存紀錄且不將原輸入 資料刪除(如:保存稽核路 徑、資料路徑與修正路徑、)。
(四)應有安全程序以防止未經授 權者使用系統或數據。
(五)保存授權修正試驗數據之人 員名單(參閱 4.1.5、4.9.3)。
(六)保存適當的資料備份。
(七)確保盲性設計(例如: 在資 料輸入及處理時仍保留其盲性 設計)。
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(八)對電腦化系統進行變更,例 如軟體升級或資料遷移時,應 確保數據的完整性,包括對數 據的描述背景、內容及結構。
The SOPs should cover system setup, installation, and use. The SOPs should describe system validation and functionality testing, data collection and handling, system maintenance, system security measures, change control, data backup, recovery, contingency
planning, and
decommissioning. The
responsibilities of the sponsor, investigator, and other parties with respect to the use of these computerized systems should be clear, and the users should be provided with training in their use.
(c) Ensure that the systems are designed to permit data
changes in such a way that the data changes are documented
changes in such a way that the data changes are documented