Create a new study
Click the study name at the top left and choose New Study, or use the welcome screen. Start from your protocol with AI (Start with AI), build it yourself (Create Manually), or explore a ready-made Sample Study. Every new study starts as a draft, so you can test everything first.
Where to find it
Study name (top left) > New Study, or the welcome screen
Choose how to start
| Option | Best when |
|---|---|
| Start with AI (Import Your Protocol) | You have a protocol or synopsis. AI drafts the forms, consent and visit schedule for you to review (build a study from a protocol). |
| Create Manually | You want full control and will add forms and visits yourself. |
| Create Sample Study | You want to see a complete example first (explore a sample study). |
Create a study with the wizard
Click the study name at the top left and choose New Study, or click Create Manually on the welcome screen.
In Basic Information, enter the Study Name and a Description.
You can also describe the study or upload the protocol here to let AI draft it. Quick Create creates the study straight away with a starter schedule.
In Study Parameters, optionally fill the protocol number, therapeutic area, target enrollment, planned duration, sponsor and start date.
In Review, decide whether to Start with a standard Phase 1 visit schedule (8 visits).
It runs from screening to end of study plus an unscheduled visit. You can rename, re-window or delete any visit later.
Click Create Study.
The new draft study opens on its Forms page.
What to do next
- Build or add your forms and approve them.
- Set up the visit schedule.
- Create the consent form if you use eConsent.
- Add and activate your sites and invite your team.
- When everything is tested, take the study live.
Questions
Who becomes the owner of a new study?
The person who creates it becomes its Study Owner, with full control over settings and the team.
Does creating a study make it live?
No. New studies are drafts. Participants can only be enrolled after you launch the study with your signature.
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