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Edit open query

In the context of CRF design, a query refers to a formal request or notification raised by the study team regarding a specific data-related concern or discrepancy. In the Study Designer application, while the study team configures the forms, if they encounter inconsistencies or data-related questions, they can create queries to draw attention to these issues and seek clarification or resolution from fellow team members or a sponsor.

When the user assigned to the query is not suitable for resolving it, you may need to update the created query by assigning it to someone else. You can also edit queries in case you want to reassign them to users who better understand the data collection process in EDC.

To edit an open query
  1. In the Study Designer application header, select the CRF DESIGN tab.

  2. In the toolbar, select the latest draft CRF version marked with the respective unlock symbol unlocked_icon_purple.png, otherwise, you cannot perform any actions.

    Selecting latest draft CRF version
    Figure 1. Selecting latest draft CRF version

  3. In the same toolbar, select Query List icon_open_query.png.

    Accessing query list
    Figure 2. Accessing query list

  4. In the Query List dialog, select either All Query or Pending Deal tab to locate the needed open query and select it.

    Selecting query from list
    Figure 3. Selecting query from list

    Tip

    You can skip this step if you know exactly where the query is located within the selected CRF version.

    You can select View More to access detailed query list.

  5. After opening the needed query, you are redirected to this query and it becomes highlighted within the page. Select icon_query.png to expand the query details.

    Opening query details
    Figure 4. Opening query details

  6. In the panel that expands, select pencil_icon.png next to the needed query.

    Selecting option to edit query
    Figure 5. Selecting option to edit query

  7. In the Edit Query dialog that appears, assign a query to a new role and user, and then select save_button_red_white.png.

    Editing query
    Figure 6. Editing query

Once saved, the query is updated. A new user now needs to address the issue and close the query.