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Guidance on Greener Monitoring Issued

The UKCRC Registered CTU Network is delighted to announce the release of a new resource designed to help Clinical Trials Units (CTUs) minimise their carbon footprint, specifically in the area of academic clinical trial monitoring.

Travel for on-site monitoring is a major contributor to the carbon footprint of a clinical trial, thought to account for an estimated 10-15% of the total environmental impact. This newly published guidance, developed by the Network’s Monitoring Operations Group, offers a balanced approach to reducing carbon emissions whilst ensuring adherence to trial protocols, Good Clinical Practice, and regulatory requirements, alongside a risk-based approach to clinical trial monitoring.

The guidance provides actionable recommendations that can be applied at all levels of trial monitoring, from leveraging institutional sustainability policies to steps that individual staff members can take. It’s a practical tool for CTUs committed to conducting trials in an environmentally responsible manner.

Download your copy of the guidance here.