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Lifecycle · Plan · SteadFlow

Protocol-to-build, without the rebuild.

SteadFlow translates clinical protocols into structured, validated study models. A deterministic compiler that turns documents into executable clinical infrastructure — replacing the manual translation step between protocol approval and study build.

Capabilities

The upstream study-definition layer.

SteadFlow is the foundational layer of the Clinstead ecosystem. It replaces manual translation of study documents with a structured modeling environment — and outputs the canonical model that everything downstream runs on.

Protocol ingestion

Automated extraction of study structure, arms and schedules directly from PDF and Word protocols.

SoA interpretation

Dynamic generation of the Schedule of Assessments, mapping visits to data collection instruments with zero manual entry.

Logic validation

Pre-compile validation of branching logic, repeating instruments and cross-event calculations.

Deterministic compile

One-click generation of REDCap-ready outputs, CDISC SHARE and Clinstead-native study definitions.

The build workflow

From protocol PDF to validated build artefact.

STEP 01

Ingest

Upload protocol, CRFs and schedules. SteadFlow identifies the core study entities automatically.

STEP 02

Model

Refine arms, events and instruments in a visual canvas. Logic is validated as you build.

STEP 03

Validate

Automated checks for protocol compliance and technical feasibility across the full study lifecycle.

STEP 04

Compile

Generate the final study definition manifest. Ready for instant deployment to SteadEDC or REDCap.

What SteadFlow is. And what it is not.

SteadFlow is
  • A structured study modeling environment
  • A protocol-to-EDC build compiler
  • A centralized source of truth for study logic
  • A validation engine for clinical requirements
SteadFlow is not
  • A document storage or DMS system
  • A live data capture interface
  • A project management tool for sites
  • A simple PDF-to-Excel converter

Connect your protocol to live operational infrastructure.

SteadFlow outputs the canonical model that powers the entire Clinstead ecosystem. From a validated build, every downstream surface stays in lockstep.