Regulations/ICH E6(R3)/Operational Flow
Operational Flow · ICH E6(R3)

Operational Flow for ICH E6(R3).

This page describes the operating route from source text to practical use. It maps handoffs, gates, failure points, and review moments so the work can move without losing traceability.

Source basis: ICH E6(R3) Guideline for Good Clinical PracticeUse: evidence-readinessBoundary: not legal advice
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/ Operational route

The flow moves from source to reviewable work.

ICH E6(R3)
Flow

Recommended operating sequence.

Define trial context · Identify CTQ factors · Assign responsibilities · Plan proportionate controls · Govern data and systems · Monitor and escalate · Maintain essential records

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/ Failure points

Where teams usually lose traceability.

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Risk 01

Source skipped

Using a blog summary instead of the official source creates weak claims.

Risk 02

Role unclear

Provider, deployer, sponsor, manufacturer, vendor, or owner responsibilities blur.

Risk 03

Evidence not owned

A document exists but nobody owns review, update, or closure.

Risk 04

Change not logged

Model, system, SOP, source, or guidance changes do not reach the evidence file.