Protocol Workbench

This page provides convenient links to other web pages and documents frequently referenced in SWOG protocols. 

Helpful Pages

Documents

  • Best Practices
    This document contains current information related to expectations for protocol compliance, documentation practices, and consenting issues for those participating on SWOG studies. Unless indicated otherwise in the relevant SWOG protocol, scheduled procedures and assessments (treatment administration, toxicity assessment for continuous treatment, disease assessment, specimen collection, and follow up activities) must follow the guidelines established in the above SWOG Best Practices document.
     
  • Study Activation Best Practices
    This document provides a brief overview of best practices for activating SWOG/NCTN clinical trials at research sites, outlining key steps such as membership requirements, IRB processes, site registration, training, and accessing protocol documents through CTSU and SWOG resources.
     
  • Trial Master File
    This document provides guidance pertaining documentation required for a clinical trial that may be subject to FDA oversight. The essential documents maintained in the Trial Master File show whether the investigator has complied with the principles and guidelines of good clinical practice and with the applicable regulatory requirements. 

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