Data coordination and management in the Growth Failure in Children with Renal Diseases Study.
The DDC of the GFRD Study works closely with the Administrative Core and with all participating clinical centers to ensure the timely collection of accurate, reliable, and complete data. The development and maintenance of a data-base management system, including continuous monitoring of all data, represent primary responsibilities of the DCC. Coordination and communication tasks in the multicenter study have been challenging but rewarding. Proper planning and positive attitudes have enhanced the effectiveness of the DCC throughout this clinical trial.
Boyle
R M
RM
Medical College of Virginia, Health Sciences Division of Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298.
Fortner
C A
CA
Chinchilli
V M
VM
Chan
J C
JC
D000886:Anthropometry; D001846:Bone Development; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005919:Glomerular Filtration Rate; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015337:Multicenter Studies as Topic; D011859:Radiography; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods; D015203:Reproducibility of Results