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Clinical site start-up Gantt timeline

A clinical site start-up Gantt timeline places regulatory, contract, operations and training work on one calendar. Ethics approval is shown as a key milestone, while agreement negotiation and study-supply setup proceed in their own lanes. Training and a readiness review lead to site activation, followed by first-participant screening. This format is useful for a high-level coordination view. It does not replace the study protocol, sponsor procedures, regulatory submissions or the detailed start-up checklist required for a real study.

UPDATED 2026-09-25
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EXAMPLEClinical site start-up Gantt timeline
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CASE ANALYSIS

Scenario

A study team prepares one clinical research site for activation.

Key decisions

  • Secure approval: Ethics approval is a key regulatory milestone.
  • Close agreements: Contract work must be tracked alongside regulatory preparation.
  • Confirm readiness: Staff training and readiness review precede activation.

When to reuse this

Use for high-level study planning; follow the protocol, sponsor procedures and local regulatory requirements.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Why use lanes for site start-up?01
Lanes make regulatory, contract, operational and training ownership visible while showing their shared dates.
What is site activation?02
It is the milestone at which the site is cleared to begin the study according to the applicable process.
Is this a regulatory plan?03
No. It is a high-level schedule and must be used with the required protocol and local regulatory procedures.
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