Selection of Trial Sites

Choosing the right clinical trial site is one of the most consequential decisions in study planning. A poorly selected site can compromise enrollment, data quality, and regulatory outcomes yet it remains one of the most underestimated steps in trial management.

This course covers the full site selection process, from assessing facilities and staff qualifications to applying feasibility assessments and managing site performance.

Developed by Regulatory Affairs experts with qualifications from Northeastern University, Boston, this course equips professionals with the tools to make informed, evidence-based site selection decisions.

🚀 Upon successful completion, you will receive a validated certificate accredited with CPD/CEU credits, recognized for audit and compliance purposes.
 
✅ Who Should Enroll?

• Clinical research professionals
• Sponsors and CROs
• Regulatory affairs and quality professionals
• Study coordinators and clinical trial assistants

 
🎯 What You’ll Learn?

• Key criteria for evaluating and selecting clinical trial sites
• Proven site selection strategies and feasibility assessment tools
• How to identify and develop high-performing clinical sites
• Best practices for effective clinical site management
• Common site selection challenges and how to address them

Curriculum

Introduction

Lesson 1: Considerations for Successful Site Selection

• Patient Enrollment Capabilities
• Staff Qualification
• Facilities and Equipment

 
Lesson 2: Site-Selection Strategies

• Think About the Patient Recruitment Approach Before Site Selection
• Locate Sites That Have Conducted Trials in Your Condition Area Before
• Find Sites That Use Up-To-Date Technology

 
Lesson 3: Site Selection – Identifying High Performing Clinical Sites

• Site Feasibility
• Enrolment
• Site Selection Questionnaires

 
Lesson 4: Effective Clinical Site Management

• Find the Technology for Clinical Site Management
• Generate a Central Hub for Clinical Trial Site Management
• Conduct Remote Monitoring Visits

 
Lesson 5: Challenges Associated with Site Selection for Clinical Trials

• Participant-Related Factors
• Contextual and Environmental Factors
• Research Related Factors

 
Lesson 6: Improving Site Selection in Clinical Trials

• Improving Clinical Site Performance

Conclusion

Glossary