ARE YOU IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS
GOVERNING CLINICAL TRIALS?

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Keep up to date on the latest state requirements for clinical research with Thompson FDA's Clinlaw State Database.

Thompson FDA’s Clinlaw State Database provides comprehensive information about the statutes and regulations governing clinical research for all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

The database provides summaries of each state’s requirements — with citations to relevant statutes, regulations, and court opinions.

Information is available on nine important clinical research compliance topics:

  • Informed Consent
  • Legally Authorized Representatives
  • Gene Research
  • Consent Age
  • Clinical Research Laws
  • Drug Investigation Laws
  • Medical Records Privacy
  • STD Reporting
  • Institutional Review Boards

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The experts at Thompson FDA monitor state legislatures and agencies and update the database with the latest requirements when there are additions or changes to a state’s mandates — to help keep you in compliance.

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