What is the main purpose of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)?

The main purpose of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is to ensure the rights, safety, and well-being of trial participants. GCP is a set of internationally recognized ethical and scientific quality standards for designing, conducting, recording, and reporting trials that involve human participants. This is crucial because clinical trials involve human subjects who may be vulnerable and face risks. By adhering to GCP guidelines, researchers and sponsors are committed to protecting the participants from harm, ensuring informed consent is obtained, and maintaining the integrity of the data collected during the trials. These standards help to build public trust in the research process by ensuring ethical conduct and safeguarding participant welfare throughout the clinical trial process.