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Query management in study conduct phase(CLINICAL DATA MANAGENT)

 In clinical data management, a query refers to a request for clarification or additional information about data entered in a clinical trial database. Clinical data management involves the collection, validation, and storage of data generated during a clinical trial or research study.

Queries play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the clinical data. When data inconsistencies, discrepancies, or missing information are identified during data review, data managers issue queries to the site personnel or data entry personnel responsible for entering the data. These queries are essentially questions or requests for clarification to resolve the data-related issues.

Query management. In terms of clinical trials, a query is a request for clarification from trial sponsors to researchers. Such requests are made during data review, before database lock, and aimed at resolving errors and inconsistencies. The query management feature facilitates communication among data managers, sponsors, and other stakeholders. It helps faster resolve all questions.

  • Open queries : when site coordinator open query( seen the query)

  • Closed queries: when site coordinator opened ,answered query and closed query

  • Answered queries: when site coordinator opened and answered query

  • Canceled queries: when DM/biostatician/medical monitor/clinical coder enter  query in EDC and it can be canceled by these people

  • Queries  prepare  in excel sheet which discrepancy is present in data(EDC)

  • Query posting

        DM of CRO will provide weekly metrics

         Sponsor DM will review metrics

         Metrics: can be open query by–DM, CRA, medical reviewer

         Queries like eg: subject part, unconfirmed missed date etc..,

  • Automated query—query populate in EDC when discrepancy is entered by site coordinate–edit checks

Here are key aspects of queries in clinical data management:

1. **Query Generation:**

- Data managers or clinical monitors review the data entered into the database against predefined data validation checks and protocol requirements. If discrepancies or issues are identified, they generate queries to address those issues.

2. **Query Types:**

- Queries can take various forms, including requests for clarification, correction of data entry errors, or additional information to resolve discrepancies. Common types of queries include data clarification queries, range checks, consistency checks, and validation checks.

3. **Query Management System:**

- Many clinical trials use a query management system to track and manage queries efficiently. This system helps organize queries, monitor their resolution status, and maintain a clear audit trail of communication between the data management team and the site personnel.

4. **Resolution Process:**

- Upon receiving a query, the site personnel or data entry personnel responsible for the data are expected to respond to the query by providing the necessary information or correcting the data entry errors. This response is then reviewed and documented by the data management team.

5. **Timeline for Resolution:**

- There is usually a specified timeline for resolving queries to ensure that data discrepancies are addressed promptly. Timely resolution of queries is crucial for maintaining data quality and meeting regulatory requirements.

6. **Documentation:**

- All communication related to queries, including the initial query and the site's response, is documented. This documentation is an essential part of the clinical trial's data management process and serves as an audit trail.

7. **Final Database Lock:**

- Before finalizing the clinical trial database for analysis, a process known as database lock, all queries must be resolved to ensure that the data are accurate and complete. After the database is locked, no further changes can be made to the data.

Effectively managing queries in clinical data management is critical for ensuring the reliability and validity of the clinical trial data, which, in turn, contributes to the integrity of the study results and supports regulatory submissions.




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