The terms Essential Documents, Investigator Binder or Study Binder are sometimes used interchangeably. For all clinical research trials involving human subjects, there must be a file maintained by the Sponsor and the Investigator containing all the necessary paper work to support the clinical trial and could be called any of the above-mentioned names. During an onsite review of study records by an IMARC monitor, essential documents are reviewed to ensure that they are present, accurate, complete and current by following the ALCOA checklist and as specified in the FDA regulation 21 CFR 812.140.
Topics: FDA Regulations, ALCOA Checklist, Delegation Log
