7.7.4.6    Define Item Control Types

A control type defines what an item will look like in TrialMaster.

 

Control Type

Notes

Output

Attachment

Allows the user to attach a file to the iCRF to address a specific question/item on the form. The item text will be rendered as a hyperlink.

CheckBox

 

 

Creates a small check box on screen that simulates the equivalent symbol on a paper form.

 

CheckBoxGroup

Creates a group of check boxes for an item that allows the user to select multiple options.

 

You may include up to 12 checkbox sub-items in a checkbox group.

 

The CheckBoxGroup item has a stored value for the group. Each sub item in the group also has a stored value. If importing data into a CheckBoxGroup via API, ODM or other file import, you must take into account the CheckBoxGroup value as well as each sub item value. In the example on the right, the Race CheckBoxGroup item has a stored value of 1 because at least one sub item is checked (White).

ComboBox

Creates a selectable list of responses that display as a single line item, but can be opened into a list by clicking on the field.

Note: When a ComboBox is selected, it must be associated with an existing CodeList. The CodeList is editable.

 

ComboBoxDynamic

Creates a selectable list of responses based on what the TrialMaster user selects from:

·        Another item on an iCRF – must select the CodeList you set up with the filter and use the Dynamic Code List Filter edit action

·        A set of existing data on one or more iCRFs – must use the Dynamic Code List Setup edit action

Has the same properties as items of control type ComboBox.

CodeList property is optional.

          

In the following example, when the TrialMaster user selects Mevacor in the Drug taken in prior trial field, the drop-down list Prior Trial Name populates with 3 trial names (Mevacor Trial A, Mevacor Trial B, and Mevacor Trial C). The drop-down list populates with different selections, based on the drug taken in a prior trial.

In the following example, the TrialMaster user selects No for Did the subject complete the study? In the next field, the user can select the primary reason from a drop-down list that automatically populates. If the user selects Yes, the drop-down list does not populate.

 

Hour

Allows user to designate time in hours.

 

HourMinute

Allows user to designate time in hours and minutes, in a 12 or 24-hour format.

 

HourMinuteSecond

Allows user to designate time in hours, minutes and seconds, in a 12 or 24-hour format.

 

Hyperlink

Creates a hyperlink on the iCRF that links to a URL.

 

Image

Creates an image on the iCRF.

 

Label

Creates a read-only field with instructional text.

ListBox

Creates a list of answers within a box. Unlike the ComboBox, all responses will be visible without clicking on the field.

Note: When a ListBox is selected, it must be associated with an existing CodeList.

 

RadioButton

Creates a series of buttons that allow only one selection to be made from a group of answers.

Note: When RadioButton is selected, it must be associated with an existing CodeList. The CodeList is editable.

 

TextArea

Creates a scrollable rectangular frame into which text can be entered. Recommended when answers are likely to require larger amounts of text.

Allows specification of control size. This value is used to size the width of the control in TM. However the number of characters the control can display is an estimate depending upon the browser, font size and zoom factor.

 

TextBox

Creates a rectangular frame into which text can be entered. A TextBox may be used for smaller amounts of text.

Allows specification of control size. This value is used to size the width of the control in TM. However the number of characters the control can display is an estimate depending upon the browser, font size and zoom factor.

 

TextBox w/MedDRA

Creates a rectangular frame into which terms can be searched within the MedDRA dictionary.

 

TextBox w/Search

Creates a rectangular frame into which terms can be searched.

 

TextBox w/ WhoDrug

Creates a rectangular frame into which terms can be searched within the WhoDrug dictionary.

 

 

Timer

Creates a clock that can be placed in the header that will show the current time.

 

VAS (Visual Analog Scale)

Creates a configurable slider item

Year

Creates a field that allows the capture of a year.

 

YearMonth

Creates a field that allows the capture of a year and month.

 

YearMonthDay

Creates a field that allows the capture of a year, month and day.