While preparations are being made for the necessary regulatory approvals, the CI/PI can start to plan patient recruitment and organise the logistics of the study, so that the trial can start promptly once all permissions have been obtained. 

Resources

TypeWhere to find
Key contacts Clinical DivisionsJRCO; JRO
Useful links NHS (NoCLoR) - research recruitment
NIHR benchmark Prior to NIHR 70-day benchmark
Process map links This activity occurs in the work-up stage:
Imperial College London as sponsor
Imperial College Hospital NHS Trust as sponsor
Commercial organisation as sponsor
Non-commercial organisation as sponsor