IVIntravenous means ‘within the vein’. It is the infusion of liquid directly into a vein using a syringe or intravenous catheter (tube).
Compared with other routes of administration, the intravenous route is the fastest way to deliver fluids and medicines into the blood stream (the systemic(...)
Investigational Medicinal ProductAn investigational medicinal product is an active ingredient or placebo that has been pharmaceutically formulated (prepared) for human use which is being tested, or used as a comparator, in a clinical trial.
Typically IMPs have not yet received marketing authorisation, however in some(...)
IMPAn investigational medicinal product is an active ingredient or placebo that has been pharmaceutically formulated (prepared) for human use which is being tested, or used as a comparator, in a clinical trial.
Typically IMPs have not yet received marketing authorisation, however in some(...)
Investigational planAn investigational plan is a medicines development plan to support the authorisation of a medicine for humans. It aims to ensure that the necessary data is obtained through clinical and other studies.
InvestigatorA clinical trial investigator is responsible for the conduct of the trial at a trial site. If a trial is conducted by a team of individuals at a trial site, the investigator is the leader responsible for the team, and is called the principle investigator.
Investigator’s BrochureThe Investigator's Brochure (IB) is a comprehensive document that summarises all the relevant clinical and non-clinical information about the medicine being studied in humans.
An IB contains a 'Summary of Data and Guidance for the Investigator' section, the aim of which is 'to provide the(...)
IBThe Investigator's Brochure (IB) is a comprehensive document that summarises all the relevant clinical and non-clinical information about the medicine being studied in humans.
An IB contains a 'Summary of Data and Guidance for the Investigator' section, the aim of which is 'to provide the(...)