RE: Trial terminology.22 Jul 2025 08:18
In clinical trials, a "soft close" refers to a temporary or preliminary data lock, often used in Phase 1 trials, that restricts further edits to the database but can be reversed if necessary. This differs from a "hard lock," which is a permanent and final data lock. A soft close allows for initial data analysis and potential protocol adjustments before a final, irreversible lock
I fid see it referenced by another company
I also asked on X and LinkedIn what it means no answer yet