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Patient Narrative Development – Clinical Study Report Requirement
Patient narratives are essential components of Clinical Study Reports that provide detailed case descriptions for significant adverse events, deaths, and other clinically important occurrences. These narratives enable regulatory reviewers to understand individual patient experiences beyond summary statistics and are critical for demonstrating safety monitoring and causality assessment.
Editverse provides expert patient narrative development services with experienced medical writers who can efficiently translate complex clinical data into clear, regulatory-compliant narratives.
📋 What are Patient Narratives?
Patient narratives are structured, individual case descriptions that provide essential clinical context for:
- 💀 Deaths – All deaths occurring during a study, regardless of causality
- ⚠️ Serious Adverse Events – Hospitalizations, life-threatening events, disabilities
- 🚫 Discontinuations – Withdrawals due to adverse events
- 🔬 Significant Laboratory Abnormalities – Marked deviations from normal
- ❗ Other Significant Events – Events of special interest, protocol deviations with safety implications
📜 Regulatory Framework
| Guideline | Requirement |
|---|---|
| ICH E3 | Structure and Content of CSRs – requires narratives for deaths, SAEs, discontinuations |
| ICH E6(R2) | GCP – documentation of safety events |
| FDA Guidance | CSR content expectations for NDA/BLA submissions |
| EMA Guidelines | MAA submission requirements for clinical safety data |
📊 Standard Narrative Structure
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Patient Identification | Subject number, site, demographics (age, sex, race), randomization |
| Medical History | Relevant past medical conditions, concomitant medications, baseline disease status |
| Study Treatment | Treatment arm, dose, start/stop dates, compliance, dose modifications |
| Event Description | Chronological description of the event onset, progression, and resolution |
| Clinical Evaluation | Laboratory values, diagnostic procedures, imaging, physical exam findings |
| Treatment of Event | Concomitant therapies, interventions, hospitalization details |
| Outcome | Resolution status, sequelae, study drug action taken |
| Causality Assessment | Investigator’s and sponsor’s causality determination with rationale |
📋 Service Options
| Service | Description | Typical Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Narratives | Single patient narrative development | 2-3 business days per narrative |
| Batch Narratives | Multiple narratives for a study (10+ patients) | 1-3 weeks depending on volume |
| Full Study Package | All required narratives for CSR submission | 3-6 weeks |
| Narrative Update | Revision with additional follow-up data | 1-2 business days |
📊 Narrative Types by Event Category
| Event Type | Typical Length | Key Focus Areas |
|---|---|---|
| Death | 2-4 pages | Complete clinical course, cause of death, autopsy findings |
| Serious Adverse Event | 1-3 pages | Seriousness criteria, hospitalization details, resolution |
| Discontinuation | 1-2 pages | Event leading to discontinuation, alternative causality assessment |
| Laboratory Abnormality | 1-2 pages | Lab values timeline, clinical correlation, management |
⚙️ Development Process
| Step | Activities |
|---|---|
| 1. Data Collection | Review CRFs, source documents, SAE forms, lab data, medical history |
| 2. Timeline Construction | Build chronological sequence of events |
| 3. Narrative Writing | Draft narrative following sponsor template and conventions |
| 4. Data Verification | Cross-check all data points against source documents |
| 5. Medical Review | Review for medical accuracy and completeness |
| 6. Finalization | Final QC and delivery |
✨ Why Choose Editverse
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Clinical Expertise | Writers with clinical trial and medical background |
| Template Flexibility | Adaptable to your narrative template and conventions |
| Scalability | Can handle large volumes with tight timelines |
| Data Accuracy | Rigorous QC ensures consistency with source data |
| Turnaround | Fast delivery to meet CSR timelines |
📦 Deliverables
- ✅ Individual Patient Narratives – Per ICH E3 requirements
- ✅ Narrative Summary Table – Overview of all narratives written
- ✅ Word Format – Ready for CSR integration
- ✅ Source Data Traceability – Clear data references
📞 Get Started
Contact us with your narrative requirements and timeline:
📧 Email: co*****@*******se.com
🌐 Web: editverse.com
Per-narrative pricing provided in your local currency. Volume discounts available for batch projects.
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