Table 1.1 Model Study Protocol Table of Contents
I. Background, rationale, and preliminary studies
II. Aims and objectives

III. Design

A. Overview
B. Screening and enrollment
C. Intervention and control group
D. Primary and secondary outcome measures
E. Participant visit schedule
F. Measurement and data collection
G. Standard healthcare
H. Study timetable

IV. Statistical considerations

A. Planned study size
B. Randomization procedures
C. Interim data analysis plan
D. Final analysis plan

V. Participant orientation and informed consent

VI. Study organization

A. Participating units
B. Study administration

VII. Policy matters

A. Training in human subject research
B. Conflict-of-Interest policy
C. Editorial policy
D. Participant privacy
E. Ancillary studies

VIII. Quality assurance

A. Training and certification
B. Adherence aids
C. Performance monitoring
D. Performance reports
E. Site visits

IX. Data collection and processing

A. Data entry
B. Inventory of forms and study materials
C. Data editing
D. Database
E. Backup procedures

Note: (Modified from Knatterud, 2002)