How CCRep Manages Clinical Trials
CCRep is the coordinating centre for commercially sponsored clinical trials being conducted at CMDHB. In fact, we have been described as "the most well developed DHB-linked research organisation in NZ" (Health Delivery Research Landscape Report. Ministry of Research Science and Technology, 2009).
Figure 1 (below) shows the relationships that may exist between Sponsors and Contract Research Organisations (CROs) with CCRep, CMDHB and the trial investigators. 
CCRep has an infrastructure that provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies with a broad range of clinical research services in support of Phase I-IV drug and device development. | Pharma - Support with the planning and execution of clinical trials
- Interface between CMDHB, the Principal Investigators (PIs) and sponsors/CROs
- Assume legal responsibilities related to research activities
- Manage the risks associated with conducting clinical research
- Manage financial aspects of research activities
| Research Grants - CMDHB Research Office offers an advisory service on all aspects of research governance policies and procedures
- Mentors are available to encourage and support the inexperienced researcher
- CCRep Innovation Fund provides funding for small, original projects contributing to positive health outcomes for CMDHB
- Workshops offered to staff who are interested in developing research projects but have little or no experience
| | | | | Biotech and Devices - Advice on research governance policies both at CMDHB and nationally
- Connections to appropriate clinicians for expression of interest in the product
- Arrangement for clinical input into product design and utility
- Facility for statistical advice on trial design and data analysis
- Access to facilities and patients for product and clinical trials
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