Guidance

Clinical investigations: compiling a submission

How to notify the MHRA that you are going to undertake a clinical investigation of a medical device.

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This guidance will help manufacturers to submit the correct information when applying for approval for a clinical investigation. It includes the documentation you must include for all applications and what additional information we need in certain circumstances.

Updates to this page

Published 31 March 2026
Last updated 23 July 2026 Show all updates
  1. Clarified points around software standard IEC 62304, device labelling, essential requirements, risk analysis and cover letter

  2. First published.

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