Every element should have a job
A visit, assay, procedure or endpoint should support safety, the primary evidence objective, or a defined decision gate.
Complexity compounds
One extra procedure can require training, supplies, vendor integration, monitoring, data cleaning and patient scheduling across every site.
Challenge inherited protocol habits
The right question is not 'do trials usually collect this?' but 'what decision becomes better because we collect it?'
Questions people actually ask
FAQ
Does simpler always mean better?
No. Necessary safety and efficacy information should not be removed for convenience.
When is complexity most expensive?
After sites and vendors are contracted, because changes can require amendments, retraining and rework.
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