GCP Services
At UZH/USZ, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) forms the foundation for the ethical and scientific conduct of clinical trials involving human participants. GCP ensures that the rights, safety, and well-being of trial participants are protected, and that clinical trial data are credible and reliable.
Key aspects include:
- Compliance with international GCP standards (ICH-GCP), Swiss regulations, and ethics committee requirements
- Support from the Clinical Trials Center (CTC) at USZ, which offers:
- Study planning and regulatory guidance
- GCP training and certification for investigators and study teams
- Quality assurance, monitoring, and auditing
- Trial management tools and documentation support
Through these structures, UZH and USZ enable high-quality, GCP-compliant clinical research that meets regulatory standards (e.g., Swissmedic, EMA, FDA), facilitates academic–industry collaboration, and accelerates the translation of medical innovations to patient care.
The University Veterinary Hospital Zurich actively conducts numerous clinical trials, offering cutting-edge treatments and diagnostics for companion animals. These studies are professionally implemented by expert veterinary teams, with a strong focus on both animal welfare and scientific rigor.
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Clinical Trials Center at USZ
CTC is a full-spectrum, GCP-compliant clinical research partner offering regulatory guidance, monitoring, data management, training, and infrastructure to support high-quality, ethically sound trials.
Clinical studies at the University Veterinary Hospital
Clinical research at the University Veterinary Hospital contributes to a better future for animal health by setting new standards to improve the health and quality of life of animals. (not yet GCP-compliant)