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About the Accrual Quality Improvement Program (AQuIP)


AQuIP is a dynamic clinical trial accrual improvement program that will leverage sponsor, study staff, and participant input. AQuIP consists of systematic planning, ongoing evaluation and responsive actions that lead to measurable improvement.

AQuIP GoalsTarget Audience Groups

  • Ethical conduct of early phase clinical chemoprevention research
  • Proper stewardship of public funds
  • Scientific progress

AQuIP Strategies

  • Monitor and improve recruitment early and often - together
  • Determine realistic recruitment rate projections - by consensus
  • Use enhanced screening reports
  • Apply accrual zones for early intervention