Planning Research Study

Resources in this section describe the steps required when planning and ordering scans that are part of a research study. We will give you the tools and perspective to understand what is required when setting up a research study and what/who is involved in the process. We also provide comprehensive guidelines when ordering research scans in MGH systems.

Pre Study

The following guide will help the Investigator and Study Team work through the required steps to prepare for studies that involve Radiology. The Pre Study Phase includes those activities you need to consider prior to patient enrollment.

Pre Study Flow Charts explain the steps to: determine radiology patient care costs, complete feasibility assessments, and address operational considerations that are part of the set up of your study.

Pre Study - General Guidelines

Active Study

The following guide will help the Investigator and Study Team work through the required steps to prepare for studies that involve Radiology. The Active Study Phase includes those activities you need to consider during patient enrollment.

Active Study Flow Charts explain the steps to: schedule patients' exams, obtaining the images and filling out the appropriate paperwork and other considerations that are part of the work involved while patients are enrolled in your study

Active Study - General Guidelines

Study Closeout

The following guide will help the Investigator and Study Team work through the required steps to close out a study that involves Radiology. The Close Out Phase includes those activities you need to consider when your study is complete.

Study Closeout - General Guidelines

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