ECTU has an experienced team who provide a range of data management services and enable the creation of systems that provide a successful infrastructure for research projects. 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 systemBespoke online randomisation functionalityStandard and custom reporting functionalityEmail alertsCRF tracking systemsOnline 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 phaseControlled access to study data and data sharing between project groupsData 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 Kenton D'Mellow Data Management and Programming Team Lead Contact details Work: 0131 651 9901 Email: ectu@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-09-24