A comprehensive and practical guide to clinical trials / edited by Delva Shamley, Brenda Wright, The Clinical Research Centre at the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to clinical trials / Brenda Wright -- Clinical trial phases / Brenda Wright -- Setting up of site, site assessment visits, and selection / Brenda Wright -- Regulatory requirements / Inge Vermeulen -- Contracts and agreements / Brenda Wright -- Protocol, informed consent documents, and investigator brochure / Brenda Wright -- Planning / Brenda Wright -- Recruitment and retention / Brenda Wright -- Training / Brenda Wright -- Data management / Annemie Stewart -- Investigational medicinal product (IMP) management / Wynand Smythe and Nicky Kramer -- Collecting, processing, and shipment of blood and urine samples / Brenda Wright -- Source document / Brenda Wright -- Screening, treatment, and safety follow-up visit / Brenda Wright -- Quality management / Brenda Wright -- Monitoring, close-out visits, and archiving / Brenda Wright -- Audits and inspections / Brenda Wright.