Sponsor information regarding COVID-19


The guidelines below apply ONLY to IRP investigators.

March 12, 2020

Guidance from ORSC regarding IND Sponsor required communication and planning for use of non-NIH facilities


To be used if NIH ORSC is the IND sponsor of the study.

March 16, 2020

Interim Guidance for Patients on Clinical Trials Supported by the NCI Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program and the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)


March 24, 2020

Additional Guidance Regarding Alternative Procedures for Clinical Trials Supported by the NCI Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP) and NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Affected by the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus


March 31, 2020

Non-NIH Facility Information Form


To be used if ORSC is the IND sponsor of the study. This form is used to document the non-NIH facility that is being asked to accept a participant under a NIH protocol interest and capacity in performing and capacity protocol-related procedures and medical testing.


March 31, 2020

Plan for Use of Qualified Non-NIH Facility


To be used if ORSC is the IND sponsor of the study. This form should be completed and signed by the NIH Principal Investigator to document intent to use a qualified non-NIH facility for protocol-related procedures and medical testing. In addition to completing all items, please provide related documentation as specified.


March 31, 2020

CCR IND Sponsor required communication and planning for use of non-NIH facilities


Instructions for CCR Sponsored studies


April 15, 2020

IND Sponsor required communication and planning for using telemedicine