title: [What do I have to do to start my clinical study?].
abstract: "What do I have to do to start my clinical study" is one question often asked by physicians new to the field of medical research. Even many experienced researchers are challenged by this question given the complex and rapidly changing legal and regulatory aspects of clinical studies. In this article we will offer a guide to the planning of your clinical study.
authors.affiliation: Zentrum für Klinische Studien, Universität zu Lübeck, Lübeck.
authors.forename: Katja
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Krockenberger
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Strahlentherapie Kiel und Lübeck, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel.
authors.forename: Kathrin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dellas
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D016021:Epidemiologic Studies; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D010820:Physicians; D012108:Research Personnel