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Activities/Close-Out/Database Lock
Activity 18PublishedCritical Risk

Database Lock

Finalize and lock the clinical trial database.

35 minAdvancedVersion 1.0Reviewed May 14, 2026

Purpose

Execute the database lock process including data cleaning completion, outstanding query resolution, blind review meeting, and formal database lock declaration.