Exploratory common data element

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An exploratory common data element (CDE) requires further validation, but may fill current gaps in the CDEs and/or substitute for an existing CDE once validation is complete. Such data elements show great promise, but require further validation before they are ready for prime-time use in clinical research studies. They are reasonable to use with the understanding that limited study has been done in the target group.

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National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke (NINDS): Classifications of Data Elements for a Particular Disease

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