AAMC publication may assist in clinical trial contract negotiations

AAMC publication may assist in clinical trial contract negotiations

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMA) has published a discussion document to aid academic institutions as they enter into clinical trial contracts with pharmaceutical companies. While there is no single correct way to approach a contract negotiation, "Clinical Trial Contracts: A Discussion of Four Selected Provisions," is meant to provide researchers, administrators, lawyers, and others with relevant information intended to make the process easier.

This free publication focuses on four contract areas: intellectual property, publication rights, medical care for research participants, and indemnification. For each of these four areas the authors provide explanations of academic and industry perspectives, checklists of topics that should be addressed by every contract, and sample contract language.

For more information, go to www.aamc.org/publications/clinicaltrial.htm

Source: AAMC STAT, March 15, 2004