The GGOP defines common clinical-research standards used across the SCTO CTU Network to ensure participant safety, high-quality operations, and efficient use of academic resources.

Establishing structured control measures for corrective and preventive actions.

Defining a formal process for managing issues and preventing recurrence

Providing a framework for capturing and analysing non-conformances

Ensuring document integrity, reliability, and compliance over time

Ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance of records.

Defining responsibilities for implementing and maintaining a risk-based QMS

Defining measurable QC methods to guide improvements in line with GGOP requirements.

Assessing the adequacy, suitability, and effectiveness of a QMS.

Defining overarching objectives for QMS functioning and decision-making