Ever had one of those days when your study protocol changes last minute and you feel like you’re reading a mystery novel rather than conducting research? I had that happen during a trial in 2020; one adjustment turned an entire month’s worth of planning upside down. I guess in our field, we should always expect the unexpected and learn to laugh at the chaos.
It’s like being in a magic show, where the rabbit out of the hat is your new endpoint! I’ve learned to keep a backup plan for backup plans — ever had to juggle that chaos?
, I totally get that feeling! I once had a protocol change two days before a kick-off meeting — talk about chaos! It really makes you appreciate those moments of stability, right?