CLiREN-LMS
Foundations of Clinical Research Data Management

The Evolution of Clinical Data Management

Learning Outcomes

30-45 minutes Foundational Step 2 of 7
Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

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  • Explain the purpose and scope of clinical research data management.
  • Describe how clinical data management has evolved from paper-based systems to modern electronic and reproducible workflows.
  • Discuss why high-quality data are essential for valid research findings, participant protection, regulatory compliance, and public trust.
  • Identify the main phases of the clinical research lifecycle and explain the data management responsibilities attached to each phase.
  • Describe the role of the clinical data manager within a multidisciplinary research team.
  • Explain the characteristics of high-quality clinical research data.
  • Describe how Good Clinical Practice, FAIR Data Principles, research ethics, and data protection requirements shape clinical data management.