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##### [Achieving a Smooth and Timely Database Lock: Key Strategies for Clinical Study Success](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/achieving-smooth-database-lock)
By [David Lopez, Data Management Manager, Europe](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/author/david-lopez-data-management-manager-europe) on January 2, 2025
The final database lock represents the culmination of several years of effort from a large, multidisciplinary team. A database lock is considered one of the major milestones in a clinical...
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##### [Reduce Complexity and Cost Through Single Data Entry, Data Flow and Single Source of Truth](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/reduce-complexity-cost-through-single-data-entry-data-flow-single-source-of-truth)
By [Moulik Shah, Vice President, Digital Health](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/author/moulik-shah-vice-president-digital-health) on May 24, 2023
Successful clinical drug development depends upon having accurate, reliable data from numerous, disparate sources to satisfy the demands of regulators, payers, sites, sponsors, CROs and...
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##### [SCDM 2022 Key Takeaways: Fundamental Shifts in the Data Ecosystem](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/scdm-2022-key-takeaways-fundamental-shifts-in-the-data-ecosystem)
By [Chad Papineau, Senior Director of Business Development at Advanced Clinical](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/author/chad-papineau) on November 3, 2022
Although the Society for Clinical Data Management’s (SCDM) annual conference took place several weeks ago in San Antonio, Texas, there are many key takeaways that are worth noting as we...
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##### [Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs): Protecting Your Data to Reduce Risk](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/decentralized-clinical-trials-protecting-your-data-to-reduce-risk)
By [Advanced Clinical](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/author/advanced-clinical) on September 22, 2022
Many professionals in the life sciences industry are excited about the benefits decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) bring to the clinical research process and specifically to patients. The...
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##### [Best Practices for a Successful TMF Transformation](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/best-practices-for-successful-tmf-transformation)
By [JP Miceli](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/author/jp-miceli) on February 17, 2022
When you need a Trial Master File (TMF) transformation, whether it’s moving a paper TMF into a validated electronic repository or transferring a live trial’s eTMF from CRO to Sponsor, it’s...
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##### [Data visualization and the business of clinical research: How new approaches and enhanced tools could save sponsors millions](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/data-visualization-and-the-business-of-clinical-research)
By [Stacey Arrambide, Senior Vice President, Clinical Development Operations](https://blog.advancedclinical.com/author/stacey-arrambide) on June 11, 2019
Every new year offers industry leaders the chance to collaborate and engage on the trends that are shaping the future of our industry. Increasingly, these trends revolve around the...
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