Study Startup & Site Activation

Study startup and site activation are critical early phases of clinical trials that directly impact timelines and enrollment. This phase includes regulatory submissions, site selection, contract execution, and site readiness activities.

Delays during startup can cascade throughout the trial lifecycle. Efficient study startup requires coordination across regulatory, legal, clinical, and site teams to ensure readiness before enrollment begins.

Well-managed startup activities support faster site activation and more predictable trial timelines.

Study startup and site activation activities often include:

• Regulatory and ethics submissions

• Site feasibility and selection

• Contract and budget negotiations

• Site initiation and readiness assessments

• Activation tracking and reporting