Valid dates for a given trial status depend on the other values you have entered, and whether those dates are Actual or Anticipated. The following table illustrates these rules:
| Study Status | Start Date Type | Primary Completion Date Type | Completion Date Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can be Actual or Anticipated. | Can be Actual or Anticipated. | Must be Anticipated. |
| Must be Actual. | Can be Actual or Anticipated. | Can be Actual or Anticipated. |
| Must be Actual. | Must be Actual. | Can be Actual or Anticipated.* |
The general rules for Study Date types are as follows:
- If the date is in the past, the type must be Actual.
- If the date is today, the type could be Actual or Anticipated.
- If the date is in the future, the type must always be Anticipated.
- If the study status is either Complete or Administratively Complete, the Completion Date is expected to be Actual.
The general rules for Study Date values are as follows:
- The Study Start Date can be in the past, present, or future.
The Primary Completion Date is always the same as, or later than, the Study Start Date.
If the Primary Completion Date is Actual, it can be earlier than the Current Study Status Dates for Complete or Administratively Complete statuses.
The Completion Date is always the same as, or later than, the Primary Completion Date.
*CTRP expects that the Completion Date will be Actual when the Current Study Status is Complete or Administratively Complete, but the system allows either an Actual or Anticipated value.
