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Welcome to the Central Independent Ethics Committee (CIEC), Pune. Established to uphold the highest ethical standards in clinical research, CIEC serves as an essential body ensuring the protection of human subjects involved in clinical trials. Our multidisciplinary committee consists of experts from various fields, including medicine, science, law, and the community, bringing together a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure that every clinical trial meets rigorous ethical guidelines.
At CIEC, we believe that ethical oversight is crucial not only to safeguard the rights, safety, and well-being of trial participants but also to maintain public trust in medical research. As clinical research continues to advance, it is our responsibility to ensure that ethical boundaries are maintained while fostering innovation and progress in healthcare. We serve as an independent body, reviewing clinical trial protocols, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with both national and international regulatory standards, including those outlined by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and Schedule Y of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Our commitment to transparency, accountability, and patient safety drives everything we do, helping sponsors, researchers, and institutions navigate the complexities of clinical trial ethics with clarity and confidence.
CDSCO Registration No. ECR/390/Indt/MH/2024
At Central Independent Ethics Committee (CIEC), our vision is to be recognized as a leading ethics committee not only in Pune but across India and beyond. We strive to be a trusted partner in the clinical research ecosystem, where ethical considerations guide every step of research, from protocol design to the final report.
Our long-term vision includes:
- Becoming a model ethics committee known for its commitment to ethical integrity, thoroughness, and objectivity.
- Bridging the gap between researchers, regulators, and the public to promote a better understanding of the ethical foundations of clinical research.
- Supporting the advancement of medical research in India by ensuring that trials are conducted ethically, without compromising participant safety or research quality.
- Leading initiatives that foster ongoing education and awareness about ethical research practices among both new and established researchers.
We envision a future where clinical research is conducted with complete transparency, where the public trusts the research process, and where innovations in healthcare are developed ethically, benefiting all stakeholders involved.
Our mission at Central Independent Ethics Committee (CIEC) is to ensure that all clinical trials conducted under our purview are designed, reviewed, and executed with the utmost consideration for ethical standards. We are dedicated to safeguarding the rights, dignity, and welfare of clinical trial participants by providing an unbiased and rigorous review process for all research proposals.
Through our work, we aim to:
- Facilitate the ethical conduct of clinical research by assessing the risks and benefits involved in human trials.
- Provide clear and actionable guidance to researchers, sponsors, and investigators on maintaining compliance with ethical and legal standards.
- Foster a culture of ethical responsibility in the clinical research community to protect not only participants but also the integrity of the research process.
- Promote transparency in communication with trial participants, ensuring they are well-informed about their rights, the risks involved, and the scope of the research they are part of.
- Ensures that clinical trials are scientifically sound, statistically valid, and conducted in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines and local regulatory standards.
- Prioritizes the safety, rights, and well-being of all participants involved in the research study.
- Operates under the supervision of medical professionals with the necessary expertise and experience.
- Includes only participants who have provided informed consent, either directly or through a legally authorized representative.
