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Glossary Term

Clinical Research Associate (CRA / Monitor)

Clinical Operations

Also known as: CRA, clinical monitor, study monitor

The sponsor or CRO representative responsible for monitoring trial sites to verify compliance, data accuracy, and subject protection.

Per ICH-GCP, monitoring activities include source data verification, review of regulatory documents, and follow-up on deviations or safety issues. Risk-based monitoring (RBM) focuses effort on critical data and processes.

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