Checklist for monitoring a trial

This checklist has been contributed by Barbara Farrell who prepared it for the second version of the Trial Managers Guide.

• Set realistic objectives and review regularly
• Use computer systems to monitor recruitment
• Be aware of regular hospital staff changes
• Change initiatives regularly – monitor their impact on recruitment and don’t repeat things that did not work
• Be open minded – keep it exciting – this will maintain interest
• Keep up to date in your particular field
• Know the people to know! - network
• Plan ahead, be obsessive

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This document was last updated on 1st July 2003.