Luxembourg Institute of Health Gains Expertise in Medical Device Trials with ECCRT Training
LIH needed to strengthen its understanding of medical device regulations and trial operations. ECCRT delivered tailored, practical classroom training that empowered the team to confidently manage device studies in full regulatory compliance.
About the LIH
The Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) is a public biomedical research organization focused on precision health and invested in becoming a leading reference in Europe for the translation of scientific excellence into meaningful benefits for patients.
LIH places the patient at the heart of all its activities, driven by a collective obligation towards society to use knowledge and technology arising from research on patient derived data to have a direct impact on people’s health. Its dedicated teams of multidisciplinary researchers strive for excellence, generating relevant knowledge linked to immune related diseases and cancer.
The institute embraces collaborations, disruptive technology and process innovation as unique opportunities to improve the application of diagnostics and therapeutics with the long-term goal of preventing disease.
Challenges and Objectives
LIH’s growing clinical activities called for improved internal expertise in navigating the complex regulatory framework of medical devices. While the team was already experienced in drug trials, they recognized the operational and regulatory nuances unique to medical device studies.
Their objectives were clear:
- Build a solid foundation in the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR)
- Understand the specific requirements for running clinical trials with medical devices
- Identify key differences in the operational setup of drug vs. device studies
To meet these goals, LIH sought a reliable training partner that could deliver an in-person, interactive learning experience adapted to their day-to-day clinical work.
How ECCRT Helped
ECCRT developed a tailored two-part training programme, delivered on-site at LIH’s premises in Luxembourg:
- Medical Device Regulations
This module focused on foundational knowledge:
- Definitions and classification of medical devices
- Regulatory roadmap under MDR
- Clinical investigation requirements
- Interactive workshops for classification exercises
- Running Medical Device Studies
This advanced operational training covered:
- Site selection and preparation
- Sponsor and CRO collaboration
- Regulatory/EC pathways and essential documents
- Investigational product management (devices)
- Monitoring visits, team oversight, and safety reporting
- Technical and publication aspects specific to devices
ECCRT’s expert trainers brought real-world insights, turning regulations into actionable knowledge and making complex concepts approachable through case studies and group discussions.
Results
The training successfully enhanced LIH’s internal capabilities. Key outcomes included:
- A deeper understanding of MDR and clinical investigation pathways
- Improved confidence in planning and executing medical device trials
- Clear recognition of operational differences between drug and device studies
- Stronger compliance awareness across the clinical research team
LIH’s professionals left the training with practical tools and a shared language for future collaboration on device trials. The feedback was unanimously positive, particularly around the interactive delivery style and the trainers’ expertise.
Thanks to ECCRT’s support, LIH is now better equipped to run high-quality medical device studies aligned with EU regulations.
Why Choose ECCRT?
ECCRT is Europe’s leading training provider in clinical research. With expert trainers who bring both academic excellence and industry experience, ECCRT ensures that each session is grounded in real-world application. Our tailored approach means that every training is aligned to your exact needs—whether you’re navigating regulatory change, launching new clinical programs, or scaling your team’s expertise. LIH chose ECCRT because we speak their language: practical, compliant, and always focused on empowering professionals to succeed.
Get Ready for Your Next Medical Device Study
Ready to build your internal capabilities in medical device regulations and trial operations? Whether you’re a hospital, CRO, or research institute, ECCRT can support your team with the hands-on, expert-led training they need to thrive in this complex and fast-evolving field.
📩 Contact us today to design your own tailored training programme.
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