Clinical Research Exam 1 Questions with Correct
Answers
Why do doctors choose to do research? Correct Answer--Keep their
head above water (make extra money)
-Earn more "easy" money (they do minimal work)
-Community service/personal fulfillment
Who is 100% responsible for conduct of research at their site? Correct
Answer-Principal investigator (PI), usually a doctor
If you are thinking of conducting a clinical trial, what should you do
first? Correct Answer-Critically review the research
What were the results of a public survey that asked "who makes a
greater contribution to human health"? Correct Answer--The public said
organ donors
-In reality, it is clinical trial volunteers
How well can people define the term "clinical research study"? Correct
Answer-Those who have participated before tend to define it better than
those who have never participated.
,What is clinical research? Correct Answer-Research conducted in
human subjects for the purpose of obtaining medical information.
What are the types of research? Correct Answer--Drugs
-Biologics
-Medical devices
-Combination products
-Investigational vs post-marketing/outcomes
-Industry vs federally funded vs privately funded
What is the main difference between medical practice and clinical
research? Correct Answer--Medical practice: we have something that
works and we give it to patients with an expected outcome based on
already existing research.
-Clinical research: conducted in order to answer a question.
Who are the players in clinical research? Correct Answer--Site: principal
investigator, clinical research coordinator
-Sponsor: monitor/clinical research associate, sponsor
-Subject: most important
,What is the role of a clinical research coordinator (CRC)? Correct
Answer-Usually an RN or someone with a medical background. The
person who actually conducts the clinical trial.
What is the role of a monitor/clinical research associate (CRA)? Correct
Answer-Collects and organizes data obtained during clinical trials. They
coordinate and process results.
Who is the sponsor in a clinical research trial? Correct Answer-Big
pharmaceutical companies, the government. The person who
oversees/pays for the clinical trial.
What is the most important factor to consider when conducting research
with human subjects? Correct Answer-The rights, safety, and well-being
of the trial subjects are the most important considerations and should
prevail over interests of science and society.
What are the views of old and young people regarding clinical research
trials? Correct Answer--Old: distrust in pharmaceutical companies
-Young: distrust about the safety of the trial
When asked "how much do people trust research organizations", what
were the results? Correct Answer--Most trusted: research centers/clinics
conducting studies (site)
-Least trusted: pharmaceutical companies
, How willing are people to participate in a clinical research study?
Correct Answer-Those who have already participated are more willing
than those who have never participated.
How many people volunteer to be in a trial? Correct Answer--Most:
industry-funded phase I-III clinical trials
-Intermediate: industry-funded phase IV clinical trials
-Least: government funded clinical trials
Why do people choose to participate in a clinical trial? Correct Answer--
May help advance science and the treatment of their disease/condition
(most common answer)
-May help save or improve lives of other patients with their
disease/condition
-May help improve their disease/condition
-May represent the best treatment option
Answers
Why do doctors choose to do research? Correct Answer--Keep their
head above water (make extra money)
-Earn more "easy" money (they do minimal work)
-Community service/personal fulfillment
Who is 100% responsible for conduct of research at their site? Correct
Answer-Principal investigator (PI), usually a doctor
If you are thinking of conducting a clinical trial, what should you do
first? Correct Answer-Critically review the research
What were the results of a public survey that asked "who makes a
greater contribution to human health"? Correct Answer--The public said
organ donors
-In reality, it is clinical trial volunteers
How well can people define the term "clinical research study"? Correct
Answer-Those who have participated before tend to define it better than
those who have never participated.
,What is clinical research? Correct Answer-Research conducted in
human subjects for the purpose of obtaining medical information.
What are the types of research? Correct Answer--Drugs
-Biologics
-Medical devices
-Combination products
-Investigational vs post-marketing/outcomes
-Industry vs federally funded vs privately funded
What is the main difference between medical practice and clinical
research? Correct Answer--Medical practice: we have something that
works and we give it to patients with an expected outcome based on
already existing research.
-Clinical research: conducted in order to answer a question.
Who are the players in clinical research? Correct Answer--Site: principal
investigator, clinical research coordinator
-Sponsor: monitor/clinical research associate, sponsor
-Subject: most important
,What is the role of a clinical research coordinator (CRC)? Correct
Answer-Usually an RN or someone with a medical background. The
person who actually conducts the clinical trial.
What is the role of a monitor/clinical research associate (CRA)? Correct
Answer-Collects and organizes data obtained during clinical trials. They
coordinate and process results.
Who is the sponsor in a clinical research trial? Correct Answer-Big
pharmaceutical companies, the government. The person who
oversees/pays for the clinical trial.
What is the most important factor to consider when conducting research
with human subjects? Correct Answer-The rights, safety, and well-being
of the trial subjects are the most important considerations and should
prevail over interests of science and society.
What are the views of old and young people regarding clinical research
trials? Correct Answer--Old: distrust in pharmaceutical companies
-Young: distrust about the safety of the trial
When asked "how much do people trust research organizations", what
were the results? Correct Answer--Most trusted: research centers/clinics
conducting studies (site)
-Least trusted: pharmaceutical companies
, How willing are people to participate in a clinical research study?
Correct Answer-Those who have already participated are more willing
than those who have never participated.
How many people volunteer to be in a trial? Correct Answer--Most:
industry-funded phase I-III clinical trials
-Intermediate: industry-funded phase IV clinical trials
-Least: government funded clinical trials
Why do people choose to participate in a clinical trial? Correct Answer--
May help advance science and the treatment of their disease/condition
(most common answer)
-May help save or improve lives of other patients with their
disease/condition
-May help improve their disease/condition
-May represent the best treatment option
