Clinical Research Support Activities in Core Clinical Research Hospitals Throughout Japan

Area of Science:

• Clinical research operations
• Healthcare management

Background:

• Limited objective research exists on clinical trial support activities in Japan's core clinical research hospitals.
• Core hospitals are designated for leading physician-led trials and ensuring quality.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the current status of supporting activities in core clinical research hospitals in Japan.
• To investigate the reasons behind the lack of established cooperative schemes between core and non-core hospitals.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of data from the Japan Registry of Clinical Trials (jRCT).
• Evaluation of supporting activities within core clinical research hospitals.

Main Results:

• Core clinical research hospitals are not the primary contractors for clinical research supporters.
• The officially supposed cooperation scheme between core and non-core hospitals is not effectively established.

Conclusions:

• Despite designated roles, core hospitals face challenges in securing primary contractor status for clinical trial support.
• Addressing the gap in cooperative schemes is crucial for enhancing the efficiency, development, and quality of Japanese clinical research.