CCRC Protocol Deviations & Amendments

Question 1

What is a protocol deviation in the context of clinical research?

Accepted Answer

Any unplanned departure from the procedures defined in the approved protocol

Answer

A protocol deviation is any unplanned departure from the approved procedures outlined in the study protocol.

Question 2

Which of the following BEST distinguishes a protocol violation from a protocol deviation?

Accepted Answer

Violations significantly affect participant safety or data integrity; deviations are minor departures

Answer

Protocol violations are deviations that significantly affect participant rights, safety, welfare, or data integrity, whereas deviations are typically minor departures.

Question 3

When must a protocol amendment be submitted to the IRB for review and approval?

Accepted Answer

Before implementing any change to the approved protocol

Answer

Per ICH GCP E6(R2), any amendments to the protocol must be submitted to the IRB and approved before implementation, unless an immediate safety deviation is required.

Question 4

Which type of protocol deviation typically requires immediate reporting to the sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Deviations that affect participant safety or data integrity

Answer

Deviations that may affect participant safety or the integrity of study data require prompt reporting to the sponsor per GCP guidelines.

Question 5

What is the FIRST action a CRC should take upon identifying a protocol deviation?

Accepted Answer

Document the deviation and notify the principal investigator

Answer

The first step is to document the deviation thoroughly and notify the PI, who is ultimately responsible for protocol compliance at the site.

CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator Practice Test

CCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator Practice Test

CCRC Protocol Deviations & Amendments