Many fundamental steps underpin the delivery of high-quality clinical research. In this article, we provide a brief commentary on some important aspects associated with the collection and management of data during clinical studies, which, if overlooked, will lead to poor-quality research. In particular, we discuss the key aspects that should help early career researchers maximize the relevance and impact of their clinical research.
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