Sites must resolve queries promptly and document responses in the audit trail. Aging queries are a common monitoring metric and inspection finding.
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Glossary Term
Data Query
Clinical Operations
Also known as: query, data clarification request
A question raised — usually by the sponsor, CRA, or EDC edit check — about apparent inconsistencies or missing data in the CRF.
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