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Study configuration includes all settings that control how your study operates, from basic metadata to advanced features.

Study Status

Studies have three primary states:
StatusDescriptionAllowed Actions
DraftInitial configuration stateFull editing, no enrollment
ActiveOperational stateEnrollment, data collection, amendments
RetiredArchived stateRead-only access

Changing Status

1

Review Configuration

Before activating, review all study settings, questionnaires, and pathways.
2

Navigate to Status

Go to Study Settings > Status.
3

Update Status

Select the new status. Confirm the change.
Moving from Active to Retired is permanent. Ensure all data collection is complete before retiring a study.

General Settings

Study Information

SettingDescription
TitleDisplay name shown throughout the platform
IdentifierProtocol number or unique study code
DescriptionSummary of study purpose
VersionCurrent protocol version
Configure sponsor information and study contacts for:
  • Official correspondence
  • Shipping addresses
  • Primary contact personnel

Participant Settings

Default Participant Status

Set the initial status for newly enrolled participants. Common options:
StatusUse Case
CandidateFor studies with screening requirements
On StudyFor direct enrollment
ScreeningFor studies with formal screening visits

Participant Registration Portal

Enable self-registration for participants:
  • Participants can access a public registration page
  • Collected information creates candidate records
  • Site team reviews and approves registrations

CRF Signing Requirements

Configure whether CRF signing is required:
  • Enabled: Records require signature from authorized signers before finalization
  • Disabled: Records are finalized without signature requirement

Site Settings

Self-Registration

Configure site self-registration:
OptionDescription
EnabledSites can register using a PIN code
PIN CodeThe code sites use to initiate registration
Pre-Registration WorkflowWorkflow assigned before registration completes
Onboarding WorkflowWorkflow assigned after registration approval

Service Providers

Enable external service providers:
  • Central laboratories
  • Core facilities
  • Other centralized services
When enabled, sites can select from configured service providers during setup.

Data Settings

Protected Health Information

Configure which PHI fields are collected. These settings affect all questionnaires that use PHI fields.

Sensitive Data Handling

Configure handling of fields marked as sensitive:
  • Additional access controls
  • Audit logging for sensitive data access

Feature Toggles

Participant-Facing Elements

Enable elements visible to participants:
  • Participant-facing questionnaires
  • Participant portal access
  • Self-reported outcomes

Public Information Hub

Enable public-facing study information:
  • Public study page with general information
  • Recruitment materials and contact information

Amendments

Active studies can be amended to update configuration:
1

Start Amendment

Go to Study Settings and click “Start Amendment”.
2

Make Changes

Modify study configuration as needed. Changes are tracked separately from the live study.
3

Review Changes

Review all pending changes before applying.
4

Apply Amendment

Apply the amendment to update the active study.
Some changes may require additional steps, such as migrating existing data or updating site configurations.

Study Arms

Configure treatment arms.

Public Info Hub

Set up public study information.