EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR 536/2014)
Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 on clinical trials on medicinal products for human use. Replaces the Clinical Trials Directive 2001/20/EC. Establishes a harmonised framework for authorising and supervising clinical trials across the European Union through the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS). The regulation aims to simplify and streamline the assessment and supervision of clinical trials, ensuring a high level of public health protection and transparency. It became fully applicable on 31 January 2023.
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Framework Domains (16)
Application Process
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-APP-01 | Reporting Member State Selection |
| CTR-APP-02 | Validation Phase Response |
| CTR-APP-03 | Part I Scientific Assessment |
| CTR-APP-04 | Part II National Assessment |
CTIS Portal
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-CTIS-01 | CTIS Account and Sponsor Registration |
| CTR-CTIS-02 | Single Application Submission |
Chapter II — Application and Authorisation
Clinical trial application, assessment, and authorisation procedures
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-II-01 | Single Application via CTIS |
| CTR-II-02 | Part I Assessment (Scientific) |
| CTR-II-03 | Part II Assessment (National) |
| CTR-II-04 | Tacit Authorisation |
| CTR-II-05 | Substantial Modification Procedure |
Chapter III — Subject Protection
Informed consent, protection of vulnerable subjects, and insurance/indemnification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-III-01 | Informed Consent Requirements |
| CTR-III-02 | Protection of Minors |
| CTR-III-03 | Protection of Incapacitated Subjects |
| CTR-III-04 | Damage Compensation and Insurance |
Chapter V-VII — Safety Reporting and GMP
Safety reporting, manufacturing, and labelling of investigational medicinal products
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-V-01 | Suspected Unexpected Serious Adverse Reaction (SUSAR) Reporting |
| CTR-V-02 | Annual Safety Report |
| CTR-VI-01 | GMP for Investigational Medicinal Products |
| CTR-VII-01 | Labelling of Investigational Medicinal Products |
Chapter VIII-XI — Supervision and Transparency
Inspections, transparency, data protection, and enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-IX-01 | EU Database and Transparency |
| CTR-VIII-01 | Inspections by Member States |
| CTR-X-01 | Data Protection Compliance |
| CTR-XI-01 | Penalties for Non-Compliance |
Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-INS-01 | Inspection Readiness |
Data Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-DAT-01 | Data Protection Compliance |
Good Clinical Practice
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-GCP-01 | ICH GCP E6(R3) Alignment |
| CTR-GCP-02 | Trial Master File |
IMP Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-INV-01 | Investigational Medicinal Product Management |
Records Retention
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-ARC-01 | Records Archival |
Safety Reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-SAF-01 | Annual Safety Report |
| CTR-SAF-02 | SUSAR Reporting via EudraVigilance |
Subject Protection
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-CON-01 | Informed Consent Process |
| CTR-CON-02 | Emergency and Minors Consent |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-TRA-01 | Transparency Publication |
| CTR-TRA-02 | Lay Summary of Results |
Trial Closure
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-END-01 | End of Trial Declaration |
Trial Conduct
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CTR-SUB-01 | Substantial Modification Submission |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR 536/2014)?
EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR 536/2014) is a compliance framework from European Union with 16 domains and 37 controls. Regulation (EU) No 536/2014 on clinical trials on medicinal products for human use. Replaces the Clinical Trials Directive 2001/20/EC. Establishes a harmonised framework for authorising and supervising clinical trials across the European Union through the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS). The regulation aims to simplify and streamline the assessment and supervision of clinical trials, ensuring a high level of public health protection and transparency. It became fully applicable on 31 January 2023. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR 536/2014) have?
EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR 536/2014) has 37 controls organised across 16 domains. The largest domains are Chapter II — Application and Authorisation (5 controls), Application Process (4 controls), Chapter III — Subject Protection (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR 536/2014) map to?
EU Clinical Trials Regulation (CTR 536/2014) maps to 592 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) (14% coverage), Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR) (14% coverage), Australia My Health Records Act 2012 (14% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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