database lock

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database lock

A clinical trial term of art for an action taken to prevent further changes to the trial database. A database is locked after review, query resolution and determination that it is ready for analysis.

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The company is preparing the database lock and subsequent unblinding of data.

Basilea plans filing application for marketing authorisation of ceftobiprole in Europe in H2 2012

The clinical data and patient diaries are currently in the process of being validated and top-line results are expected to be announced in the July/August time frame, subject to successful database lock and results validation.

Intec Pharma: Last patient completes final visit in ACCORDANCE trial

Over the next several weeks, BDSI will be completing the administrative activities that will lead to a database lock followed by statistical analysis and the availability of top line results, continued Dr Finn.