Effective data management is essential for the success of clinical trials. Use of innovative clinical trial techniques such as digital health technologies, decentralized approaches, and real-world data can change when, where, and how data is collected. Yet the critical principle of data collection remains the same: ensuring the authenticity, integrity, and confidentiality of data over time. Using quality by design approaches to streamline protocol elements and facilitate data collection can help increase enrollment, reduce trial complexity, and optimize operational efficiency.  

CTTI resources help trialists anticipate and address challenges in data collection and reporting to ensure that trial data is reliable, secure, and accessible for research and regulatory review purposes.