In a longitudinal Collection Protocol, subjects are followed over time with continuous or repeated timepoints to collect biospecimens. The list of biospecimens to be collected per timepoint and their processing details are predefined.

Introductory Video

Create Collection Protocol

In OpenSpecimen, you can create a CP with basic details for your study.

Select 'Collection Protocols' from the left side menu or home screen
Click the 'Create' button from the protocol's list page.
Enter the required information according to your study and click the 'Create' button
Example: Creating a CP for the 'Lung cancer research study.'

Details for all the fields on the CP overview page,

Note:

The CP level PI and Coordinators will not be assigned roles automatically or by default.
After creating the CP, the admin has to manually assign specific roles to all the users who need to access the CP.
The CP Start and End Date:
1. These dates denote the CP's validity; PIs are sent reminders when a CP is approaching its expiry.
2. Users can update the Start/End Date of CP
3. The dates do not have any functional effects on the CP and its operations.

Introduction to Participant Centric CP

Introductory Video

Create Collection Protocol