Which term is a committee that a sponsor may organize to coordinate the conduct of a multicenter trial?

• A. Coordinating Committee
• B. Contract
• C. Confidentiality
• D. Case Report Form (CRF)

Answer: (A)

In a multicenter trial, governance and coordination across sites are essential, so sponsors often establish a coordinating committee to oversee how the study is conducted across all centers. This committee harmonizes procedures, monitors progress, ensures protocol adherence, discusses safety and data issues, and makes decisions that affect all sites. A contracting arrangement is a legal agreement for services, confidentiality protects participant information, and a Case Report Form is the tool used to collect data. None of those handle cross-site coordination the way a coordinating committee does, making it the best choice for coordinating the multicenter trial.