Trial Planning

The purpose of the Trial Planning Stop is to create a Study Protocol.

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Description

Clinical trial planning is the process of designing and planning the execution strategy for a clinical trial to study a scientific question.  Decentralized clinical trial planning is the process of designing and planning how to execute clinical trials as above, using technology and services that allow patients to participate remotely.  These trials may also use electronic data collection devices and remote monitoring.


DCT-specific Considerations/Inputs

Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Assessment Methodology, Assessment of DCT value versus Traditional Trial 
Glossary of Terms 
DCT Curriculum


Tools

Refer to Best Practices Rubric to align trial plans with the key parameters defined (e.g., patient centricity, operational feasibility, etc.). 

Refer to Patient Journey Maps and template for developing a patient journey map aligned to planned trial design.


Regulatory Documents

FDA/U.S.

U.S. FDA Final Guidance Document: Conducting Clinical Trials With Decentralized Elements Guidance for Industry, Investigators, and Other Interested Parties - September 2024

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U.S. FDA Draft Guidance Document: Digital Health Technologies for Remote Data Acquisition in Clinical Investigations

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U.S. FDA Draft Guidance Document: Diversity Plans to Improve Enrollment of Participants From Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Populations in Clinical Trials

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Europe/EMA

European Medicines Agency Recommendation Paper on Decentralised Element in Clinical Trials Version 01, 13 December 2022

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Reference Documents

TransCelerate Patient Technology Patient Considerations Toolkit

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TransCelerate Patient Technology Patient Considerations Toolkit

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TransCelerate Patient Protocol Engagement Toolkit

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TransCelerate Patient Technology Tools Industry Designing Clinical Trials Patient Vendor Input

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TransCelerate Study Participant Feedback Questionnaire Toolkit

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