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2026
NIH Invites Input on a Revised Clinical Trial Application Form to Reduce Burden and Enhance Review
We invite input by April 17, 2026 on a Proposed Clinical Trial-Specific Application Form for investigator-initiated clinical trials.
Does Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training Consistent with the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) E6 (R3) Meet the NIH Requirement?
Yes. GCP training consistent with ICH E6 (R3) meets the requirement stated in the NIH Grants Policy Statement (GPS).
Feedback Sought on NIH Draft Resources to Support Participants in Implantable Device Trials
We seek your input on two resources aimed at supporting participants in NIH-funded implantable device clinical trials. Comments on this Request for Information are voluntary and should be submitted electronically until May 25, 2026.
Planning an NIH Application involving Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH)?
NIH announced that Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH) will no longer be considered clinical trials by the NIH.