A Data Management Plan (DMP) is the document that defines how clinical trial data will be collected, processed, validated, stored, and protected.
DMPs specify roles, responsibilities, systems, edit check strategies, query handling procedures, and database lock processes. They guide consistent data handling from first patient visit through final database lock and archival. Sponsors and oversight teams rely on DMPs to demonstrate controlled, compliant data processes. A strong DMP supports inspection readiness and defensible analysis results.