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  • Clinical trial management
  • Drug development operations
  • Regulatory compliance

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  • Limited data exist on quantifying and benchmarking protocol deviation frequency in clinical trials.
  • Understanding protocol deviations is crucial for ensuring data integrity and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify and benchmark the magnitude of protocol deviations in clinical trials.
  • To identify factors associated with protocol deviations.

Main Methods:

  • Data from 187 protocols were collected from nearly two dozen companies.
  • Analysis focused on protocol design and performance metrics.

Main Results:

  • Phase II and III protocols averaged 75 and 119 deviations, respectively, affecting nearly one-third of patients.
  • Oncology trials had the highest deviation rates, impacting over 40% of patients.
  • Increased number of investigative sites, endpoints, procedures per visit, and countries were associated with higher deviation rates.

Conclusions:

  • Study provides benchmarks for sponsors to assess their protocol deviation experience.
  • Identifies key factors associated with deviations, aiding in remediation strategies.
  • Highlights the need for proactive management of protocol deviations.