Clinical Data Management (CDM) is a critical component of clinical research that involves the collection, cleaning, validation, and management of clinical trial data to ensure its accuracy, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The workflow of CDM typically consists of several key stages, each with specific activities and processes. Here is an overview of the typical workflow of CDM: Study Startup: Protocol Review: CDM teams begin by reviewing the clinical trial protocol to understand the study's objectives, endpoints, data collection requirements, and timelines. Database Design: Based on the protocol, the team designs a data capture system or electronic data capture (EDC) system. This includes creating data entry forms, defining data validation checks, and setting up data dictionaries. Data Collection: Case Report Form (CRF) Design: CDM professionals design electronic or paper CRFs to collect data during the trial. CRFs capture specific data points required by the protocol. Data Entry: Data is entered into the CRFs, either electronically by site personnel or through paper CRFs. Data Validation: CDM teams implement validation checks to ensure data quality and consistency. Data validation checks may include range checks, consistency checks, and logic checks. Query Management: Queries are generated when data discrepancies or inconsistencies are identified. CDM teams send queries to investigational sites for resolution. Data Cleaning and Quality Control: Data Cleaning: Data are cleaned to resolve discrepancies, discrepancies, and inconsistencies. This involves querying data discrepancies with clinical trial sites. Data Review: CDM teams review data to ensure completeness and accuracy, and any outstanding queries are resolved. Quality Control: Quality control processes are applied to verify the integrity and accuracy of data. Database Lock: Once the data are cleaned, reviewed, and validated, the database is locked, indicating that no further changes can be made to the data. Database lock is a critical step before data analysis begins. Data Export and Analysis: Data is exported from the database and provided to biostatisticians and researchers for statistical analysis. This analysis is conducted to determine the study's outcomes, efficacy, and safety profile. Data listings, summaries, and tables are generated for regulatory submissions, reports, and publications. Final Study Reporting: After data analysis, CDM teams contribute to the preparation of final study reports, which provide a comprehensive overview of the trial's results, data quality, and regulatory compliance. Archiving and Documentation: Clinical trial data, documentation, and databases are archived to ensure their long-term availability for regulatory audits and future reference. Regulatory Submission: CDM teams provide support for regulatory submissions.