The VCHRI Clinical Trials team is responsible for the review and negotiation of various contracts related to clinical research, ensuring smooth and efficient processes for industry-initiated studies. Services include reviewing and negotiating confidentiality agreements, clinical trial agreements, data sharing agreements and amendments. The team also assists with related contracts, such as research affiliation and compassionate use agreements.

Types of contracts reviewed:

  • Confidentiality agreements for industry-initiated study protocols.
  • Clinical study (trials) agreements, including start-up agreements, service agreements with external vendors and amendments.
  • Master agreements with industry partners.
  • Data-sharing agreements related to Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) medical chart data.

The team may also assist with research affiliation agreements, compassionate use agreements and industry-funded quality improvement projects.

Submitting a Clinical Research Contract

To submit a contract for review, email the required documents to VCHRIcontracts@vch.ca (cc: stephania.manusha@vch.ca). Required documents include:

  1. Editable version of the contract with exhibits (e.g. payment schedule, budget).
  2. Relevant Research Project Information Form (VCHRI RPIF or UBC RPIF).
  3. Anticipated study start date.
  4. Sponsor, contract research organization (CRO) or academic partner contact details for contract negotiation.

You will receive confirmation of receipt and be assigned a primary point of contact for the contract review process.

For any contracts already submitted, there is no need to resubmit. Please refrain from emailing the shared inbox after being assigned a contact.

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