Good data management practices are essential to the success of a trial because they help to ensure that the data collected is complete and accurate. This article contains some tips to help you get started with data management.

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Clinical trial regulations can be confusing and unwieldy to researchers. The intention of this section is to explain what regulations exist, where they apply and how to work through them in a sensible and pragmatic way to determine what is applicable to any given trial.

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The informed consent process is fundamental to ensuring that clinical trials are conducted ethically. This article outlines some issues to consider.

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Setting the right question is crucial to the success of a clinical trial and there are additional considerations for trials conducted in resource-limited settings.

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From concept protocol through to the final approved version, it is important to have input from a variety of stakeholders to ensure a successful trial.

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