Why are multi-centre clinical observational studies still so difficult to run?

J Sandy; N Kilpatrick; Martin Persson; A Bessel; A Waylen; A Ness; A Ireland

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.2011.570

Why are multi-centre clinical observational studies still so difficult to run?

J Sandy
, N Kilpatrick
, Martin Persson
, A Bessel
, A Waylen
, A Ness
, A Ireland

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Abstract

Despite the introduction of IRAS, obtaining R&D approvals for multicentre studies is a major rate limiting step. Our experience with cleft research demonstrates that this approvals process must be drastically and rapidly improved if we wish to continue attract clinical research to the UK.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	59-61
Number of pages	2
Journal	British Dental Journal
Volume	211
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2011.570
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes

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