ClinCluster Portal The Gateway to ClinCluster

Through ClinCluster Portal, trial sponsors can gain access to suitable institutions, suitable investigators and suitable trial subjects in Hong Kong. Each clinical trial opportunity presented to ClinCluster Portal will be assessed in detail for feasibility based on trial design, epidemiology, local clinical practices, scientific expertise, research facilities, manpower and investigators' interest. Every trial coordinated through ClinCluster will be supported by ClinCluster Portal before, during and after the period of the trial.

ClinCluster's Services

Feasibility Assessment Period Initial contact and discussion with trial sponsors Facilitating execution of confidentiality agreements and delivery of trial documents Communication with the relevant ClinCluster Research Groups Performance of feasibility assessment and submission of feasibility report Identification of investigators and study sites

Pre-study Period Facilitating submissions to ethics committees Budget estimation and negotiation Administration and processing of clinical trial contracts GCP training for investigators, study coordinators and other research personnel

Study Period Facilitating close communication between sponsors and study sites Study progress update Reporting of adverse events to ethics committees Regular progress reports to ethics committees Tracking and management of payments to study sites Continuous monitoring of clinical trial contracts enforcement, with coordination of contract amendments as necessary

Post-study Period Submission of a final report to ethics committees Preparation of final accounts for study sites Facilitating archiving of study documents and records Post-study communication with ethics committees Facilitating auditing and regulatory inspection of study sites