TCF = Trial Centre File 08:27 Mar 12, 2020
I have found this abbreviation for clinical trials but the TCF is not a patient facing file, which is specified in the text you cite above. To me, this is a case of someone who was typing up the text and they used the abbreviation as TCF in the second instance for the sake of consistency. This would not be the first time that I have seen errors propagated in an Italian language text. These documents have a very specific set of terms, which have not changed in the 10+ years I have been working on them, except for some fairly clear instances of updates. The updates are usually well publicised and established industry-wide both in the US and Europe. If in doubt, contact the client. |