CRA CRA Adverse Event Reporting & Safety Monitoring

Question 1

According to ICH E6(R2), what is the definition of a Serious Adverse Event (SAE)?

Accepted Answer

Any untoward medical occurrence that results in death, hospitalization, disability, or is life-threatening

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Any untoward medical occurrence that requires a dose reduction

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Any adverse event that causes the subject to withdraw from the study

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Any adverse event classified as Grade 3 or higher by CTCAE

Question 2

Under FDA regulations (21 CFR 312.32), within what timeframe must a sponsor report a fatal or life-threatening unexpected serious adverse drug reaction (SUSAR) to the FDA?

Accepted Answer

Within 7 calendar days

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Within 15 calendar days

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Within 30 calendar days

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Within 24 hours

Question 3

What distinguishes an 'unexpected' adverse drug reaction from an 'expected' one in a clinical trial?

Accepted Answer

An unexpected ADR is not consistent in nature or severity with the investigator's brochure

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An unexpected ADR is more severe than expected based on CTCAE

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An unexpected ADR occurs in more than 5% of study participants

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An unexpected ADR requires hospitalization while an expected one does not

Question 4

Which regulatory document is the investigator's primary reference for assessing whether an SAE is expected or unexpected?

Accepted Answer

The Investigator's Brochure (IB)

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The clinical study protocol

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The informed consent form

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The site monitoring report

Question 5

In a clinical trial, what is the primary responsibility of a Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB)?

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To independently review accumulating safety and efficacy data and recommend stopping or continuing the trial

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To approve protocol amendments before submission to the IRB

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To audit site compliance with GCP regulations

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To adjudicate all adverse event reports from investigators

Question 6

The Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grading scale is used to standardize the severity of adverse events. What does a Grade 5 event indicate?

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Death related to the adverse event

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A severe adverse event requiring hospitalization

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A life-threatening event requiring urgent intervention

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A disabling adverse event affecting daily activities