Rethinking Version Control in Clinical Research: Why Git is the Future

Rethinking Version Control in Clinical Research: Why Git is the Future

Still drowning in endless “Final_v10” files? In clinical research, version control isn’t just about organizing datasets—it’s about transparency, reproducibility, and compliance. While most teams still rely on shared drives and enterprise cloud storage, Git is quietly revolutionizing how we manage SDTM, ADaM, and TLFs.

• Track every change – No more lost updates! Git logs every edit with timestamps, authors, and commit messages.

• Effortless collaboration – Work in parallel using branches and merge updates safely—no more accidental overwrites.

• Regulatory-aligned – With proper configuration, Git supports compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, audit trails, and change control.

• Instant rollbacks – Found an issue in an SDTM dataset? Revert to a previous version in seconds.

Of course, adopting Git isn’t without challenges—learning curves, handling large datasets, and ensuring regulatory acceptance. But the industry is shifting, and teams using Git today are already seeing massive improvements in efficiency and compliance.

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How does your team handle version control today? Let’s discuss! 👇

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