Clinical trial metadata (i.e., data about the data; in this case data about the clinical trial) includes information such as: the trial and investigator identification information, names of sponsors and funders, study type, participant enrollment information, primary and secondary outcomes and additional documentation developed for clinical trials.
- Sharing Clinical Trial Data Maximizing benefits, minimizing risk Chapter 4. The Clinical Trial Life Cycle and When to Share Data. National Academy Press (NAP): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK286004