Data availability
Cancer
CANCER
The ICR-CTSU supports the wider dissemination of information from its research and increased cooperation between investigators. Trial data were collected, managed, stored, shared, and archived according to ICR-CTSU standard operating procedures to ensure the enduring quality, integrity, and utility of the data. Formal requests for data sharing are considered in line with ICR-CTSU procedures, with due regard given to funder and sponsor guidelines. Requests are through a standard proforma describing the nature of the proposed research and extent of data requirements. Data recipients are required to enter a formal data sharing agreement that describes the conditions for release and requirements for data transfer, storage, archiving, publication, and intellectual property. Requests are reviewed by the Trial Management Group in terms of scientific merit and ethical considerations, including patient consent. Data sharing is undertaken if proposed projects have a sound scientific or patient benefit rationale, as agreed to by the Trial Management Group and approved by the Independent Data Monitoring and Steering Committee, as required. Restrictions relating to patient confidentiality and consent will be limited by aggregating and anonymizing identifiable patient data. Additionally, all indirect identifiers that could lead to deductive disclosures will be removed in line with Cancer Research UK Data Sharing Guidelines.