Chapter 4. openCDMS Control

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Definition of Roles
Viewing the current status of studies, users and roles
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openCDMS Control allows Clinical Project Managers to manage user accounts for all openCDMS applcations. Through a series of wizard style interfaces, Clinical Project Managers can add, modify and delete user accounts. It is also possible to view the current status of users, studies, centres and roles and to change a user’s password.

Definition of Roles

To use openCMDS Control, it is important to understand the roles that may be assigned to users. The following roles can be assigned to users of the openCDMS system:

Table 4.1. Role definitions

RolePermissions
SystemAdministratorComplete access to everything
ClinicalResearchOfficerData entry account
ChiefInvestigatorReceives whole study status reports, can read data
DataAnalystCan read but not write data
TreatmentAdministratorCan read data and access randomization results
ClinicalResearchManagerCan read and write data; can review and approve documents; receives all reports
ProjectManagerCan manage studies (eg. Security settings)
ScientificResearchOfficerNot used
RecruitmentManagerReceives Recruitment Progress Reports
Principal InvestigatorCan read data (usually restricted by centre); receives study status reports