Under Investigator-Adequate Resources, what is emphasized?

• A. Sufficient funding for the trial
• B. Adequate time off for the staff
• C. Adequate facilities, staff, and resources to conduct the trial properly
• D. Access to marketing materials

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is that the investigator must be equipped with what is needed to run the trial properly. This means more than just a plan on paper; it requires real, workable resources: suitable facilities, trained and sufficient staff, and the necessary equipment and systems to carry out procedures, monitor participants, manage data, and respond to safety events. When these resources are in place, the trial can be conducted in a way that protects participants’ rights and welfare and yields reliable, complete data.

Funding alone, while important, does not by itself ensure proper conduct. Adequate time off for staff or access to marketing materials also misses the core requirement: the practical capacity to execute the protocol safely and accurately.