PET trials: Additional information

The following section is intended to provide guidance to sponsors of clinical trials of PET ligands.

Closeup view of a female scientist and microscopeDo I need a CTA?
The following are fictitious examples of PET ligand trials to help you determine when a CTA is required

PET ligand trialsPDF file (opens in new window) (21Kb)

What is in my CTA?
Key documents to be sent with your CTA submission:

  • covering letter
  • proof of payment
  • receipt of confirmation of EudraCT number
  • application form (and EudraCT XML file)
  • clinical trial protocol with all amendments to date
  • a summary of relevant data that support the use of the IMP in the clinical trial. This can be provided as an investigator’s brochure or may be incorporated into the protocol.
  • full or simplified IMPD providing details on the manufacture of the active and placebo (if relevant) product
  • examples of the label in the national language
  • copy of the manufacturing authorisation(s) for the site(s) performing manufacture and/or assembly in order to modify the product
  • TSE certificates (when applicable)

Detailed guidance on the request to the competent authorities for authorisation of a clinical trial on a medicinal product for human use, the notification of substantial amendments and the declaration of the end of trial (CT-1) (external link)

Mock IMPDs for marketed products that have been modified for use in the trial:

Mock IMPD for PET – non clinicalPDF file (opens in new window) (110Kb)

Mock IMPD for PET - pharmaceuticalPDF file (opens in new window) (174Kb)

Guidance on the dossier requirements for non-IMPs can be found in the following guidance document:

Guidance on Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPS) and 'Non Investigational Medicinal Products' (NIMPS) (Rev. 1,March 2011) (external link)


Page last modified: 23 May 2011