Therefore, the MHRA must approve the RSI and any changes via a substantial amendment, so that the trial participants’ safety is assured. E.2.5 This amendment concerns mainly urgent safety measures already implemented5: Yes No E.2.6 This amendment is to notify a temporary halt of the trial6: Yes No E.2.7 This amendment is to request the restart of the trial7: Yes No &I 6HFWLRQ RIWKHGHWDLOHGJXLGDQFH&7 Notification of substantial amendment - CTIMP IRAS Version 5.14 Most sites appear happy to notify us of a change, and at the same time advise their R&D department about the new PI. A substantial amendment to MHRA is not required if an EU site is being added for the EU study sites only. The MHRA has updated its guidance on substantial amendments to a clinical trial. The amendments help section in the Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) will tell you whether you need to notify a review body and if so, in what capacity. I am getting conflicting opinions about the process for change of PI at a site. For CTIMPs, in the scenarios where MHRA has advised that this would be substantial amendment, such amendments will be categorised and assessed according to existing guidance, but the process will be expedited. Not version 1.0 that was released in 2009 or version 2.5 that was released mid 2010. It is the sponsor’s responsibility to decide whether an amendment is substantial or non-substantial. We have been working on the basis that the change of PI can be implemented from the point that the R&D department indicates … For Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products (CTIMPs), adding a new trial site* or a change of Principal Investigator at a site constitutes a substantial amendment (see Substantial Amendment station) requiring notification to the ethics committee.For UK trials, this substantial amendment does not have to be sent to the MHRA. No amendment submission to MHRA is required where the sponsor or legal representative for an ongoing trial is established in the EU/ EEA as the UK will continue to accept this. If a trial participant cannot attend a trial site, then delivery of IMP to a participant’s home is acceptable and no substantial amendment notification to the MHRA will be required. The original guidance was published on 1 September 2020. Where the IB update, annual or otherwise, constitutes a non-substantial amendment for REC and MHRA and this is the only amendment (e.g. The tool replaces the Substantial Amendment Notification Form, and Non-Substantial Amendment forms. In the latest update, the guidance has been updated to reflect the changes following Brexit transition. provide detailed instructions on submission of amendments. the update to IB does not give rise to updated pharmacy manual or protocol) the updated IB should not be submitted for categorisation. Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Certification and Importation. They should be sent to sites following the instructions above. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) – Medicines Confidentiality Advisory Group (CAG) Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) For CTIMPs, the EudraCT Annex 2 amendment form will still be required and can be completed within the tool. If you want to change to version 2.5 then you need to submit a substantial amendment to the MHRA and wait for the approval before you make the switch. Amendments to Research Tissue Banks and Research Databases will also be submitted online from this date, but will not need the amendment tool. I work on behalf of a sponsor of a study with a large number of sites.