| Term | Description |
| Pre-screening | A basic check to see if you may qualify before official enrollment. |
| IRB | Institutional Review Board, which reviews research to protect participant rights. |
| Informed Consent | The process of understanding a trial before voluntarily agreeing to join. |
| De-identified Data | Data that has been stripped of personal identifiers. |
| Sponsor | A company or organization funding the clinical trial. |
| Site | A hospital, clinic, or research facility running the trial. |
| CRO | Contract Research Organization that supports sponsor needs. |
| Dashboard | Your personalized control panel showing progress and activity. |
Category: Getting Started with DecenTrialz
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Terms You Should Know
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Understanding Your Dashboard
Your dashboard provides a real-time view of your activity on the platform.
- Participants: View matched trials, application status, messages, and educational tips.
- Sites: Track leads, pre-screen status, call logs, and scheduling.
- Sponsors/CROs: Access heat maps, funnel analytics, and participant journey metrics across studies.
All dashboards are mobile-friendly, secure, and updated in real time.
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Using the Trial Search
Participants can use the search tool to find clinical trials by:
- Condition (e.g., Asthma, PCOS)
- Zip code or city
- Trial phase (optional)
- Age or gender eligibility
Each result shows a short trial summary, eligibility requirements, and whether you match. You can express interest directly from the result page.
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Creating an Account
Your onboarding experience on DecenTrialz begins with creating an account tailored to your role. Each user type has a customized journey.
For Participants
If you are joining DecenTrialz as a participant, here’s how to get started:
Step-by-Step Registration Flow
Step 1: Personal Information
- Choose who you’re signing up for:
- For Myself (must be 18 years or older)
- On Behalf of Someone Else (e.g., for a child, parent, or dependent)
- Fill in your:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Date of birth
- Gender (Male, Female, Transgender, Non-Binary)
Key Note: You must be 18 years or older to sign up for yourself. If you are registering for a minor, you must proceed as a guardian under “On Behalf of Someone Else.”
Step 2: Location Information
- Enter your:
- Zip or pin code
- Full address
This helps us match you with trials near your location.
Step 3: Health Status and Trial Intent
- Choose your health status:
- I’m healthy and ready to volunteer
- I’m seeking a trial for my condition
- Add any medical conditions (e.g., Diabetes Type 2, Brain Cancer) if relevant.
Key Note: You can skip condition selection if you are joining as a healthy volunteer. Entering your condition helps improve trial matching for treatment-based studies.
Step 4: Verification and Consent
- Complete the CAPTCHA verification.
- Check the consent box to allow DecenTrialz to:
- Use your submitted data to match you with suitable trials
- Support you during onboarding, in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- Click “Become a Volunteer” to complete the registration.
Key Note: DecenTrialz only supports pre-screening and matching. Your final enrollment and consent will be handled by the research site managing the study.
- Choose who you’re signing up for: