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Protocol & Study Design

Foundational templates for protocol authoring, statistical analysis, and clinical study reporting — including the ICH M11 standard and TransCelerate's Common Protocol Template.

TransCelerate
FreeV11 New

Common Protocol Template (CPT) v11

Industry-standard protocol template aligned to ICH M11. Includes endpoint libraries from CDISC. The most widely-adopted protocol template globally.

AVD Note Use the Basic Word edition unless your sponsor mandates eTemplates. V11 dropped in 2024 — confirm your team is using current version.
v11.0 · 2024 Updated 8 mo ago
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TransCelerate Free

Statistical Analysis Plan (SAP) Template

SAP template aligned with ICH E9, integrates with the Common Protocol Template and CSR. Includes proposed model content and harmonized structure.

AVD Note Pair with the CPT — the document architecture is designed to be cross-referenced for reuse.
v3.0 · 2018-2020 Stable
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TransCelerate Free

Clinical Study Report (CSR) Template

CSR template aligned with ICH E3. Designed to integrate with CPT and SAP for end-to-end content reuse across the protocol-to-report lifecycle.

2024 release Recent
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ICH Free

ICH M11 Protocol Template & Tech Spec

The international harmonized standard for clinical study protocols. Required reference for global trials. Now adopted by FDA, EMA, PMDA, NMPA.

AVD Note M11 is finalized as of 2026 — every protocol moving forward should align to this structure.
Final · 2026 Active standard
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EU-PEARL / IMI Free

Master Protocol Template (Platform Trials)

Five templates for platform trials including Master Protocol, ISA, and SAP — designed for adaptive and multi-arm trial designs.

2022 release Stable
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FDA / NIH Free

FDA-NIH Common Protocol Template

Joint FDA-NIH protocol template for IND-required Phase 2/3 trials of drugs and biological products. Specifically structured for U.S. submissions.

Current Maintained
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BioCelerate Free

Nonclinical Study Templates

Common templates for preclinical/nonclinical studies — addresses CRO pain point of varying sponsor formats. Includes protocol and report templates.

Final · 2024 Stable
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Monitoring & Risk-Based Quality Management

Risk-based monitoring frameworks, quality risk management plans, and central monitoring tools — the gold standard from TransCelerate's RBM initiative.

TransCelerate Free

Risk Assessment & Categorization Tool (RACT)

The industry-standard risk assessment tool for clinical trials. Includes template plus worked example covering risk identification, categorization, and mitigation.

AVD Note Cited in nearly every RBM submission to FDA. Required reading for any clinical operations role.
Current Maintained
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TransCelerate Free

Integrated Quality Risk Management Plan (IQRMP)

Framework for integrated quality risk management aligned with ICH E6(R3). Combines quality, risk, and monitoring planning in one document.

Current Active
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TransCelerate Free

Risk Indicator Library

Pre-built library of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs) for clinical trials. Maps risks to monitoring activities.

Current Maintained
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ICH Free

ICH E6(R3) Good Clinical Practice

The updated GCP guideline — the regulatory bible for clinical trials. Adopted by FDA, EMA, PMDA. Mandatory reference for all sponsor and CRO operations.

AVD Note R3 introduced major changes — Quality by Design, fit-for-purpose data, and integrated risk management. Make sure your QMS is updated.
R3 · 2025 Recent update
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FDA Free

FDA Risk-Based Monitoring Guidance

FDA's official guidance on a risk-based approach to monitoring clinical trials. Required reading for U.S. trial monitoring strategies.

2013 / Updated Active
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TransCelerate Free

Central Monitoring Implementation Guide

Practical guide and sample workflows for implementing central monitoring at sponsor or CRO level. Includes case studies from member companies.

Current Maintained
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Site Qualification & Training

Investigator site forms, GCP training mutual recognition, EDC training framework — TransCelerate's SQT initiative is the most cited resource in this category.

TransCelerate / SCRS Free

Facility Profile Form

Standardized site capability database form. Used by sponsors and CROs to assess potential investigator sites. Reduces duplication across studies.

Current Maintained by SCRS
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TransCelerate / SCRS Free

Financial Disclosure Form

21 CFR Part 54-aligned financial disclosure form for clinical investigators. Required for FDA submissions involving covered clinical studies.

AVD Note Required for all FDA-submitted trials. Failure to collect properly is a top FDA inspection finding.
21 CFR 54 Maintained
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TransCelerate / SCRS Free

Standardized Investigator CV Template

Harmonized CV format accepted across TransCelerate member companies. Reduces redundancy of investigator submitting different CV formats per sponsor.

Current Maintained
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FDA Free

FDA Form 1572 — Investigator Statement

Mandatory FDA form for clinical investigators in IND-conducted studies. Investigator commitment to comply with regulations.

Current FDA Active
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FDA Free

FDA Form 1571 — IND Application

Investigational New Drug application form. Submitted by sponsors to begin clinical trials with new drugs in the U.S.

Current FDA Active
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TransCelerate Free

GCP Training Mutual Recognition Criteria

Minimum criteria framework allowing GCP training completed for one TransCelerate member to be recognized by others — eliminates redundant training.

AVD Note Major time-saver for investigators on multiple studies. Confirm your GCP training meets the criteria.
Current Maintained
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SCRS Free

Site Investigator Training Modules

Video-based training modules on Principal Investigator oversight and foundational clinical research concepts. Maintained by Society for Clinical Research Sites.

Current Active
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TransCelerate Free

EDC Mutual Recognition Process

Framework for mutual recognition of EDC system training across companies — investigators don't need to retrain on the same EDC for each new sponsor.

Current Maintained
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Safety & Pharmacovigilance

Adverse event reporting, ICSR processes, signal detection — covering FDA, EMA, and ICH safety standards.

ICH Free

ICH E2A — Clinical Safety Data Management

Definitions and standards for expedited reporting of adverse drug reactions in clinical trials. Foundational pharmacovigilance reference.

Current Active
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TransCelerate Free

ICSR & Automation Technologies Tool (IATT)

Interactive tool mapping pharmacovigilance technologies to ICSR process steps. Helps companies identify automation opportunities in safety reporting.

Current Active
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TransCelerate Free

FDA Combination Products Safety Implementation Guide

Practical guide for pharmaceutical manufacturers on FDA Post Marketing Safety Reporting for Drug-Device Combinations. Includes webinar.

Current Active
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FDA Free

FDA Safety Reporting Portal

FDA's official portal for safety reports including FAERS, MAUDE, and IND safety reports. Required submission system for U.S. trials.

Active Live system
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EMA / EudraVigilance Free

EudraVigilance Reporting Guidance

European Medicines Agency's pharmacovigilance database submission requirements. Required for trials conducted in EU member states.

Current Active
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Data Management & eClinical

CDISC standards, FHIR mapping, eTemplate digitization — the data interoperability layer of clinical research.

CDISC Free

CDASH / SDTM / ADaM Standards

FDA-required data standards for clinical trial data collection (CDASH), tabulation (SDTM), and analysis (ADaM). Mandatory for NDA/BLA submissions.

AVD Note Without CDISC compliance you cannot submit to FDA. Build your EDC to these standards from day one.
Current Active
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TransCelerate / HL7 Free

FHIR-to-CDISC SDTM Mapping

Mapping of HL7 FHIR data elements to CDISC SDTM standards for labs, AEs, and Schedule of Activities. Enables EHR-to-trial-data interoperability.

Current Active
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TransCelerate Free

eTemplate Suite (eCPT, eSAP, eCSR)

Technology-enabled MS Word templates with add-ins enabling content reuse across protocol-to-CSR lifecycle. Source code now publicly available.

2024 Final Source code released
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CDISC + DDF Free

Unified Study Definitions Model (USDM)

Digital data flow standard developed by CDISC and the DDF Initiative. Key part of the future protocol digitization landscape, aligned with ICH M11.

2024 Recent
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Regulatory Submissions & Compliance

FDA, EMA, MHRA submission workflows, eCTD structure, and 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records compliance.

FDA Free

FDA Guidance Document Database

Searchable database of all FDA guidance documents — clinical trials, GCP, electronic records, manufacturing, and more. The single most important regulatory reference.

Continuously updated Live
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EMA Free

EMA Scientific Guidelines

European Medicines Agency's scientific and regulatory guidelines for clinical trials, including CTIS submission requirements under EU CTR.

Continuously updated Live
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FDA Free

21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Guidance

FDA's regulation on electronic records and electronic signatures. Required for any clinical trial system handling regulated data.

AVD Note Critical for all eClinical systems. Failure to comply is a top FDA inspection finding for sponsors.
Active regulation Mature
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ICH Free

ICH eCTD Specifications

Electronic Common Technical Document specifications — the global standard structure for regulatory submissions to FDA, EMA, PMDA, NMPA, and Health Canada.

v4.0 Active
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EMA / CTIS Free

EU Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS)

Mandatory submission system for clinical trials in the EU under EU CTR Regulation 536/2014. Single submission for all EU member states.

Live since 2022 Active
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MHRA Free

MHRA Clinical Trials Guidance

UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency clinical trial guidance — particularly relevant post-Brexit for UK trial submissions.

Current Active
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Patient Engagement & Consent

Patient-centric trial design, eConsent frameworks, decentralized trial methodologies, and data return considerations.

TransCelerate Free

Personalized Clinical Trials Framework

Practical considerations to support sponsors, sites, and third parties in delivering patient-centric trial experiences with options like telehealth and home visits.

Current Active
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TransCelerate Free

eConsent Implementation Assets

Case studies and survey data on member company eConsent usage. Provides empirical evidence of value and impact for adoption decisions.

Current Active
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TransCelerate Free

Data Return to Participants

General considerations for returning study data to clinical trial participants. Includes Socialization Presentation, Considerations Guide, and Template.

Current Active
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TransCelerate / ACRO Free

Modern Methodologies in Clinical Research

Workshop output exploring decentralized trial topics — telemedicine, direct-to-patient shipping, home health visits, local lab usage.

Current Active
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AVD Clinical Original Content

Documents authored by AVD Clinical — original SOPs, AI-customized templates, and intelligence reports. Available exclusively here.

AVD Clinical Original

AI-Customized SOP Generator

Enter your protocol details — receive a fully-customized Standard Operating Procedure with your study specifics filled in. The AI does the work.

AVD Note The free templates above are blank. This is the filled-in, ready-to-use version.
Coming soon Beta launching
AVD Clinical Original

2026 Phase 2 Site Cost Benchmark Report

Aggregated per-patient cost data across therapeutic areas, geographies, and site types. Benchmark your trial costs against the industry.

Q3 2026 release Pre-order
AVD Clinical Original

AVD Budget & Feasibility Calculator

Working clinical trial budget calculator with per-patient cost, monitoring cost, regulatory cost, and contingency formulas built in.

v1.0 Available
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AVD Clinical Original

Industry AI Intelligence Tracker

Live map of what pharma, biotech, EMR vendors and clinical AI startups are building. Continuously updated. The Bloomberg of clinical AI.

Continuously updated Live
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AVD Clinical Original

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AVD Note Free for all signed-in users. Paid tier with custom alerts coming for enterprise.
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