GUIDE

A Best Practice Guide to CDISC SDTM Mapping

Stay ahead with the ultimate best practice resource for mapping to SDTM

If you’re involved in SDTM mapping, don’t miss this chance to master the essentials with our comprehensive guide.

Why this guide is a must-have:

💡 A key learning step in your planning + implementation process

⚠️ Explains how to avoid typical mapping issues

💪 Equips you with a 4-step best practice approach to mapping

The top 3 weaknesses when it comes to SDTM mapping are:

  1. Lack of key knowledge around the mapping specification document
  2. Taking a retrospective approach to CDISC SDTM mapping
  3. Poor understanding of how to handle common mapping scenarios

This resource addresses these learning gaps and equips you with best practice guidance for tackling mappings. Simply complete the form to download your guide.

What you’ll learn in this guide:

A breakdown of the SDTM mapping process
How the mapping specification document helps identify problems upfront
The 9 typical mapping scenarios you’re likely to encounter
Why it’s important to consider SDTM before data collection
Best practice checklist

About the authors

Ed Chappell - Subject Matter Expert & Author at Certara

Ed Chappell

Solutions Consultant

Ed Chappell, Solutions Consultant with over 15 years’ tenure, is a recognized expert in clinical data programming and SDTM dataset mapping. He has been instrumental in developing the dataset mapper, delivering advanced training on SEND and SDTM standards, and supporting customers with FDA submissions and Interim Analysis SDTM needs.

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About Certara

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