Glossary


Definitions of complex medical terms on the Clinical Trials Quebec site.

Good Clinical Practices
Good Clinical Practices (GCP) are a set of national and international rules and principles that govern how clinical trials involving humans must be planned, conducted, and monitored. The goal of these practices is to protect the safety, rights, and well-being of clinical trial participants while ensuring the quality and reliability of the obtained data and results.  These rules are recognized in Canada and in many other countries. They are enforced through inspections and regulatory oversight to ensure that clinical trials are carried out ethically, safely, and with scientific rigor.