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Conducting clinical trials

Understand the basics of conducting clinical trials, including the responsibilities of PI and sponsor, direct access requirements, informed consent, IP management and maintaining essential records.

Last updated 16 March 2026

Principal Investigator

Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Principal Investigator involved in conducting a clinical trial.

​Sponsor

Understand the roles and responsibilities of the sponsor of a clinical trial.

Direct access

Understand the requirements on direct access to participants’ source records, including Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

​Informed consent

Understand the requirements for informed consent for clinical trials.

​Investigational and auxiliary products

Understand the requirements on handling investigational and auxiliary products in a clinical trial.

Essential records

Understand the importance of maintaining essential records for a clinical trial.

​Template forms

This page contains a list of template forms to assist you in conducting clinical trials.