FDA

Requirements

Clinical Investigator (individual who conducts the study)

Sponsor-Investigator (individual who initiates and conducts the study)

Tips / Additional Information

  • The form FDA 1572/Investigator Agreement identifies the facilities where the research will take place, the reviewing/approving IRB and sub-investigators participating in the study. The 1572 should be updated if changes are made during the course of the investigation.
  • An IND Application must be filed when a sponsor wishes to test a newly developed drug or the use of a drug that is not yet approved by the FDA for marketing (21 CFR 312).
  • The Form FDA 1571 is the cover sheet for the Investigational New Drug Application and should be included in all subsequent submissions to the FDA. Instructions can be found here.
  • An IDE Application must be filed for any device that poses significant risk (21 CFR 812).