A Checklist For Optimizing Clinical Trial Study Startup Activities

By Frank Conte, Vice President, Institutional Partnerships

Study startup is a complicated, multi-faceted, and time-consuming component of the clinical research lifecycle, one notoriously prone to delays. The key challenge of successful, timely study startup requires careful coordination across multiple constituencies within and external to a research organization. As a result, it is easy to lose track of all the various steps necessary to activate a study efficiently and compliantly.  

With this in mind, we have outlined a checklist for researchers who are looking for guidance on study startup activities. We’ve included suggestions for optimizing each step to minimize delays and set your study on a clear path for success.