2.7 Study protocol

Required	Repeatable
Yes	Yes

Definition:

A link to the study protocol (or primary publication if the protocol cannot be provided). A link in the form of a persistent identifier (such as a DOI) is strongly recommended. If a DOI is not available, a standard URL is acceptable.

ANZCTR Step 11 must be provided.

Optionally, richer metadata can be provided to DataCite to enable linking between multiple research outputs.

Metadata fields:

ANZCTR Step 11 - What supporting documents are/will be available?

Occurrences: 0-n

Input type: Text from list

Example input: Study protocol

Controlled vocabulary source:

From ANZCTR data field explanation:

No other documents available
Study protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Informed consent form
Clinical study report
Ethical approval
Analytic code
Other (please specify)

Notes:

ANZCTR Step 11 - How or where can supporting documents be obtained?

Occurrences: 1

Input type: Text

Example input: https://doi.org/10.1080/15588742.2015.1017687

Controlled vocabulary source:

Notes:

This field can contain any text, but using DOI links to the supporting documents is recommended.