Since the company came into existence, we have had the opportunity of working with a well recognized International Research Company in the United States to conduct a Phase 2 clinical trial in Tema-Ghana as part of a multi-site study for HIV prevention. This was a fully masked, randomized, parallel placebo controlled effectiveness and extended safety study on the use of the study pill to prevent HIV acquisition. It began with site preparation, liaising with Regulatory Bodies for Permits and Licenses for the clinical trial, recruitment and training of Investigators, Office Managers, Clinical trial Laboratory staff, Doctors and Nurses, Outreach staff, Screening and enrolment of study participants, Data capturing, Follow-up and other related activities.

The local management of the clinical trial site was single-handedly done by Virtual Access Ltd.

Virtual Access Ltd was also involved in the preparatory work for the conduct of a Phase 3 clinical trial in Accra and Kumasi on a Vaginal Microbicide topical gel for HIV prevention. This also involved site preparation, development of budget, obtaining Licenses and Permits from Regulatory Bodies for the setting up of two sites for the trial, recruitment of study staff, training for the sites and the provision of an In-country monitory and Participant Advocates (independent witness to the consent process).

Another study we have conducted for this organization is Formative study concurrent with the Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and Virtual Access was responsible for the Initial formative work for Clinical trials, Acceptance phase formative work involving interviews with study participants, key informants, community leaders, Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) staff on study related issues, Post RCT work on communication etc prior to launch.

Virtual Access Limited also has Monitoring Clinical contract with a well recognized International Pharmaceutical Company in the world and currently on-going.

Training

With the areas pertinent to Clinical Trials, our Key Staff have had training in the following;

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training – Organized by the RAN Institute of the US
Ethics Training by a well recognized International Research company of the US
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