Documas is a research management database incorporating a document management system. It was originally introduced by the Joint Research Compliance Office to track the governance of clinical trials through regulatory checks to the point at which NHS Trust approval can be issued.

The study should be entered on to the system by the Clinical Division research manager, at the earliest opportunity, preferably once the feasibility assessment has been initiated. As the study continues its journey through the feasibility and work-up stages, the system should be updated by logging key dates and uploaded documentation as required and available.

Resources

TypeWhere to find
Key contacts Clinical DivisionsJRCO
Useful links Documas - info and guide
JRCO - registration
NIHR benchmark Prior to NIHR 70-day benchmark
Process map links This activity occurs in the feasibility stage:
Imperial College London as sponsor
Imperial College Hospital NHS Trust as sponsor
Commercial organisation as sponsor
Non-commercial organisation as sponsor