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ArticlePublic health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)

Assessing Clinical Research Capacity in Vietnam: A Framework for Strengthening Capability for Clinical Trials in Developing Countries.

Jonathan Kagan, Dao Duc Giang, Michael F Iademarco, Van Tt Phung, Chuen-Yen Lau, Nguyen Ngo Quang

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Article in Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974). The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Jonathan KaganNational Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Division of Clinical Research, Bethesda, MD.
Dao Duc GiangFH1 360, Clinical Research and Laboratory Science, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Michael F IademarcoCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Public Health Scientific Services, Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, Atlanta, GA; Health Affairs Attaché Office, U.S. Mission, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Van Tt PhungHealth Affairs Attaché Office, U.S. Mission, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Chuen-Yen LauNational Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Division of Clinical Research, Collaborative Clinical Research Branch, Bethesda, MD.
Nguyen Ngo QuangVietnam Ministry of Health, Administration of Science Technology and Training, Hanoi, Vietnam.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Although improving health systems promises important benefits, most developing nations lack the resources to support nationally driven clinical research. Strengthened clinical research capacity can advance national health goals by supporting greater autonomy in aligning research with national priorities. From March through June 2010, we assessed six elements of clinical research capacity in Vietnam: research agenda; clinical investigators and biostatisticians; donors and sponsors; community involvement; scientific, ethical, safety, and quality oversight; and clinical research institutions. Assessments were drawn from interviews with investigators, Ministry of Health staff members, nongovernment organizations, and U.S. Mission staff members, and document review. Observations and recommendations were shared with collaborators. Reassessment in 2015 found growth in the number of clinical trials, improved regulation in human subjects protection and community engagement, and modest advances in research agenda setting. Training and investment in institutions remain challenging. A framework for assessing clinical research capacity can affirm strengths and weaknesses and guide the coordination of capacity-building efforts.

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Biomedical ResearchCapacity BuildingClinical Trials as TopicDeveloping CountriesHumansUnited StatesVietnam

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PMID27252559
PMCPMC4869086

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