Data Management Services

The aim is to produce the highest quality of data possible. We support the full life-cycle of the project from design through data collection and cleaning to archiving of the dataset.

We can provide the following services:

• CRF Design - CRFs designed from protocol. CRFs reviewed to ensure data collection supports the analysis plan and conversion to electronic CRFs for online data entry.
• Design and hosting of database to securely store study data.
• Provide Data management plan and data dictionary.
• Design and hosting of bespoke secure eCRF and trial management systems including:
  • Built-in query management system
  • Bespoke online randomisation functionality
  • Standard and custom reporting functionality
  • Email alerts
  • CRF tracking systems
  • Online unblinding facilities.
• For smaller straightforward data-entry systems not requiring complex functionality, we also offer hosting and support for data capture systems using REDCap software.
• Full data entry support for trials.
• Data cleaning and data quality checking.
• Data query reporting for missing or invalid data.
• Management of study closedown and database lock phase
• Controlled access to study data and data sharing between project groups
• Data archiving - Long term storage and management of electronic and non-electronic study data.
• Anonymization of trial datasets and making these available to researchers via data-sharing agreements