Selection of Trial Sites

Selecting the right clinical trial site directly impacts enrollment, data integrity, and study outcomes. This course provides a practical framework for the full site selection process, from initial feasibility assessments through to evaluating staff qualifications and managing site performance.

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