Few CROs offer compliant maintenance of the Trial Master File following study close closeout, usually returning the eTMF on unsecure and hard-to-track media such as USB drives or even printed out. These Trial Master Files are difficult to review and inspect, and force sponsors to keep their own study documents separate. Sponsors had limited options for compliance with regulatory requirements – until now.
The graphic below was inspired by an MHRA presentation from 2018 by Andy Fisher.
Note: Phlexglobal customers already have this capability as part of the PhlexTMF eTMF software.
Includes everything required to transfer eTMF documents, metadata, and audit trail into PhlexTMF for Viewing
Makes your TMF available for internal use and inspection in an intuitive user interface
Designed for ease of navigation and inspection prior to final archiving
Enables easy transition from Viewing Mode to long-term digital preservation
Powered by PhlexTMF advanced, purpose-built eTMF software
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TMF is often returned to sponsor on unsecure and hard-to-track media such as USB drives. | ![]() |
Fully compliant, secure, cloud-based storage |
Many documents still printed out - even if the CRO is using an eTMF |
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Easy for sponsors to review at any time from anywhere |
Difficult for sponsors to review | ![]() |
Facilitates streamlined access for inspectors, which has become an expectation among regulatory agencies |
Sponsor documents are typically separate | ![]() |
Sponsor documents can be added directly to PhlexTMF for Viewing |
PhlexTMF for Viewing includes everything you need to successfully bring your TMF in house
Rewind the clock and take TMF back to basics: The paradigm of maintaining simplicity while embracing technology. In 20 years, the Trial Master File (TMF) has moved from paper in dusty lever arch
Migrating Trial Master File (TMF) data is a fairly common occurrence, usually driven by one or more of the following scenarios: Implementing a new electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) system
Based on extensive work helping trial sponsors and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) implement Trial Master File (TMF) best practices, Phlexglobal’s experts repeatedly encounter teams struggling
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