Author: Paramraj Singh Sondhi

  • How to Report a Bug

    If you experience a technical issue while using the DecenTrialz platform (e.g., broken pages, buttons not responding, profile not updating), you can report it through the following steps:

    Steps to report a bug

    1. Visit email us directly at support@decentrialz.com
    2. Include the following details:
      • A brief description of the issue
      • Your browser name and version
      • Device type (e.g., Android phone, Windows laptop)
      • Date and time the issue occurred
      • Screenshots or screen recordings, if possible

    Key Note:
    The more details you provide, the faster our technical team can replicate and resolve the issue.

  • Notification Troubleshooting

    If you are not receiving email or SMS notifications:

    Check these first:

    • Your mobile number and email are correct in your profile
    • Notifications are enabled under Settings > Notifications
    • For emails: Check spam, junk, or promotions folders
    • For SMS: Ensure your number is not on Do Not Disturb (DND) lists

    Technical considerations:

    • Some corporate or institutional email addresses may block system-generated emails
    • International numbers may have delivery delays for SMS

    What to do next:

    • Try switching to a personal email address
    • Add support@decentrialz.com to your safe sender list
    • If unresolved, contact support with details of the missing message (e.g., date/time expected)

  • Consent Settings

    As part of our commitment to data privacy and user control, DecenTrialz allows you to manage your communication and data-sharing consents at any time.

    Where to access consent settings

    1. Visit Settings > Privacy & Consent
    2. Review the consents you’ve previously agreed to:
      • Participation consent
      • Communication consent
      • Data-sharing preferences (for research or analytics use)

    You can:

    • Revoke or modify consent for communication
    • Opt-out from non-essential research-related messaging
    • Download your consent history for reference

    Key Note:
    All consent changes are timestamped and securely stored. Withdrawal of consent does not affect your rights or access to the platform.

  • Managing Email and SMS Preferences

    DecenTrialz sends notifications to help you stay updated on your trial matches, eligibility updates, appointment reminders, and platform activity.

    How to manage your preferences

    1. Log in to your DecenTrialz account using OTP via https://decentrialz.com
    2. Navigate to your Profile Settings
    3. Select Notification Preferences
    4. From here, you can choose to:
      • Enable or disable SMS alerts
      • Manage email frequency (immediate, daily summary, or unsubscribe)
      • Turn off specific notification types (e.g., reminders, new trial matches)

    Key Note:
    Important notifications related to compliance, data privacy, or urgent trial actions may still be sent even if you unsubscribe from general alerts.

  • Compatible Devices and Browsers

    DecenTrialz is designed as a web-first platform and does not currently offer a mobile application. For the best experience:

    Supported devices

    • Desktop or laptop (Windows or macOS)
    • Smartphones and tablets with modern mobile browsers (Android or iOS)

    Supported browsers

    • Google Chrome (latest)
    • Mozilla Firefox (latest)
    • Microsoft Edge (latest)
    • Safari (latest on macOS/iOS)

    Not supported or partially supported

    • Internet Explorer
    • Outdated versions of browsers
    • Devices with very low screen resolution or custom OS/browser combinations

    Key Note:
    For privacy and security reasons, we recommend always keeping your browser updated to the latest version and avoiding shared or public devices when accessing your account.

  • Website Not Loading or Responding

    If you are having trouble accessing the DecenTrialz platform via the website, please try the following steps:

    1. Check your internet connection
    Ensure your device is connected to a stable internet network. Try opening another website to confirm internet access.

    2. Use a supported browser
    DecenTrialz works best on the latest versions of:

    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Apple Safari (macOS only)

    Older browsers or Internet Explorer may not render the site correctly.

    3. Clear your browser cache and cookies
    Temporary data in your browser may interfere with site loading. Clear cache and cookies, then refresh the page.

    4. Disable browser extensions
    Some ad blockers or security extensions may disrupt the login flow or page functionality. Try disabling them and reloading the site.

    5. Try incognito/private mode
    Opening https://decentrialz.com in an incognito or private window helps rule out browser-specific issues.

    6. Use desktop or mobile browser
    Our platform is fully responsive and designed for both mobile and desktop browsers, but may behave differently depending on device settings.

    Still having trouble?
    If the site is still not loading, please contact support@decentrialz.com with a screenshot of the error, your browser name, device, and time of attempt. This helps us diagnose the issue faster.

  • Explaining Pre-screening vs. Trial Enrollment

    A key point of confusion for many patients is the difference between pre-screening and full trial enrollment. As an HCP, you can help clarify this distinction to set appropriate expectations.

    Pre-screening

    • Happens online or via phone
    • Gathers basic medical and demographic information
    • Determines preliminary eligibility
    • Does not guarantee enrollment or participation

    Trial Enrollment

    • Occurs only after full informed consent
    • Requires in-person assessments at a research site
    • Involves official documentation and trial procedures

    Use plain language like: “Pre-screening is like checking your basic fit for a study. Enrollment comes later, after all the details are discussed with the trial team.”

    Key Note: DecenTrialz supports only the pre-screening process. Final enrollment decisions and medical oversight are handled directly by the research site or sponsor.