Lab Values
Regulatory
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Data Management
100

This lab value is commonly monitored to detect or monitor the progression of prostate cancer 

Prostate Specific Antigen(PSA)

100

This institutional system houses all Reg files and TMF for protocols. 

Advarra eREG

100

In the EPIC AE module, Adverse Events are routed to this team member for sign off and finalization. 

Treating MD

100

any expected or unexpected adverse event, related or unrelated to the therapy being studied, that results in any of the following outcomes: death, a life-threatening adverse event, requires inpatient hospitalization (not required as part of the treatment) or prolongation of existing hospitalization, a persistent or significant disability or incapacity, or cancer, or a congenital anomaly or birth defect.

Serious Adverse Event (SAE)

100

What is a question or concern raised by researchers or data managers when they identify discrepancies, missing information, or inconsistencies in the collected data?

Query

200

Anemia can be caused by low levels of this blood cell count

Hemoglobin (Hb)

200

Monitoring Visit Logs are saved into this system 

Advarra eREG/ Sharepoint for older trials that are not transitioned to Advarra eReg

200

Filing of SAE communication with sponsor/supporter are kept in this system 

Advarra  eREG

200

A meeting that prepares a research site for a clinical trial.  Held between a study sponsor's representative and the research team at a potential clinical trial site, where the protocol, procedures, and study details are reviewed to ensure the site is prepared to begin enrolling patients in the study

site initiation visit (SIV)

200

Fields, activities, and forms are all terms used when doing what?

Prometheus Builds

300

This AE means there is an abnormally low amount of platelets.

Thrombocytopenia

300

What document does your name need to be included on in order for you to be able to work on a study?

Delegation of Authority (DOA)

300

A RNI is submitted in this system. 

OneIRB

300

These 4 categories of responses can be given as a RECIST response. 

  • Complete response (CR): Disappearance of all measurable lesions. 
  • Partial response (PR): At least a 30% reduction in the sum of the longest diameters (LD) of target lesions. 
  • Stable disease (SD): Neither a 30% reduction nor a 20% increase in the sum of LD. 
  • Progressive disease (PD): A 20% increase in the sum of LD or the appearance of new measurable lesions. 
300

Which note documents that a patient has either met or not met eligibility criteria during pre-screening and screening in Epic?

Study Entrance Note

400

When Potassium (K) levels are low, this Adverse Event should be logged.

Hypokalemia

400

The ongoing periodic evaluation of a research study by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) after initial approval, where the IRB assesses the study's progress, safety of participants, and adherence to the protocol at designated intervals throughout the study duration, typically on an annual basis, to ensure ethical conduct and participant protection.

Continuing Reviews 

400

All GU study SAE logs are maintained in this system 

Prometheus 

400

Advocated to control bias that might result from errors in progression assessments.  Has driven the requirement to have scans read by a central group of radiologists who are blinded to treatment arm, the local investigator assessment of progression and other clinical outcomes.

blinded, independent, central review (BICR)

400

What is a scheduled, regularly occurring visit conducted by a clinical research associate (CRA) to a study site to review the progress of a clinical trial, verify data accuracy, ensure patient safety, and confirm that the study is being conducted in compliance with the protocol and regulatory guidelines

RMV (Routine Monitor Visit)

500

Low sodium (Na) levels often result in this adverse event to be documented. 

Hyponatremia

500

Form _____ is the investigator statement.

1572 / FDA 1572

500

Group of individuals that monitor the patient safety and data integrity of randomized studies conducted at MD Anderson

DSMB/DSMC

500

A group of doctors, scientists, and other experts that reviews the detailed plan of a clinical trial for scientific quality and correct study design.

Scientific Review Committee (SRC) 

500

What program provides standardized clinical research education, to provide a strong foundation, and to prepare research staff to manage clinical trials effectively and efficiently?

Clinical Research Competency Training (CRCT) Program

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