The API Access & Controls feature allows Sponsors and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to programmatically interact with DecenTrialz using secure, standards-compliant application programming interfaces (APIs). This enables automation of trial workflows, real-time data exchange with internal systems, and integration with third-party analytics, recruitment tools, or electronic data capture (EDC) platforms ,  all while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

APIs are available only to authorized organizations under signed data use agreements and are designed in accordance with HIPAA, and industry-standard security protocols.

Core API Capabilities

Approved Sponsor and CRO teams may use the DecenTrialz API to:

1. Fetch Trial-Level Data

• Retrieve real-time trial metadata (protocol ID, study phase, IRB status)
• Access site assignments and current trial status (e.g., Draft, Live, Paused, Closed)

2. Extract Pre-Screening Metrics

• Programmatically access match rates, eligibility breakdowns, and participant funnel trend
• Export timestamped referral logs and pre-consent interactions (if permitted by consent)

3. Push or Pull Site and Trial Updates

• Update site status, IRB document versions, or recruitment notes from your system to DecenTrialz
• Sync eligibility logic, study messages, or multilingual content (requires elevated permissions)

4. Monitor Participant Activity (Pre-Referral Only)

• Track pre-screener starts, completions, and dropout points
• Visualize region-specific engagement trends via API endpoints for mapping tools or dashboards

Access & Authentication

To ensure maximum security and traceability:

• All API access requires OAuth 2.0 authentication
• API keys are time-bound and role-restricted, issued only to Sponsor/CRO Admin accounts
• Each request is encrypted and logged in your organization’s digital audit trail
• Rate limits and access scopes are enforced to prevent abuse or unauthorized data pulls

Note: Participant health records, contact details, or PII are never accessible via public APIs unless IRB-approved and authorized via documented consent pathways.

Requesting API Access

Organizations interested in API access must:

1. Submit a request via the “Integrations” tab in your Sponsor or CRO Admin dashboard.
2. Undergo a brief API Readiness & Compliance Review conducted by DecenTrialz.
3. Sign the API License & Data Use Agreement, outlining permitted use cases and technical responsibilities.
4. Receive test credentials for sandbox integration, followed by production access upon validation.

Integration Use Cases

Common API usage scenarios include:

• Embedding DecenTrialz data into custom dashboards (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau)
• Automating participant match reports into sponsor CRMs
• Real-time monitoring of trial engagement KPIs across decentralized sites
• Connecting recruitment data to clinical operations platforms

Key Note: API access empowers sponsors and CROs to build a more flexible, automated, and insight-driven clinical trial infrastructure. However, such access comes with compliance responsibilities. DecenTrialz enforces strict access controls, consent safeguards, and real-time monitoring to ensure participant trust and regulatory adherence are never compromised.