Figure 1.1 Randomized Control Trial Timeline
Graphic depiction of timeline for a randomized controlled trial. First, obtain funding. Second, prepare study documents including study protocol, manual of operations, study forms. The study forms require A) IRB application and approval, B) Creation of a data management system, C) Informed consent forms, and D) Data collection forms. Third, patient recruitment including baseline data collection. Fourth, follow up data collection including 1) monitoring reports and 2) interim data analysis. Finally, analyze data and prepare publications.
Modified from Knatterud, 2002