SIV
Medical abbreviation · Medical Research
| Stands for | Site initiation visit |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
SIV stands for Site initiation visit, a medical research abbreviation.
Meeting held by the sponsor or CRO at a clinical trial site before enrollment opens, to train the investigator and staff on the protocol, procedures, investigational product handling, data entry and safety reporting. The site is typically activated after a successful SIV.
Example: SIV completed; site activated for enrollment on the 15th.
Usage notes
SIVs may be held in person or remotely, and attendance is documented in the trial master file. The usual sequence of site visits runs from a qualification visit to the SIV, interim monitoring visits and finally a close-out visit.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.