Goal Attainment Scaling Training & Certification Program

Rater training is central to successful GAS implementation, supporting data integrity and reducing bias. Our structured training and certification program prepares GAS raters and site personnel to apply GAS with rigor and consistency across sites.

Through a bespoke, multi-module training program completed prior to initiating goal-setting with participants, we  equip sites to define SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals that reflect the symptoms and challenges most meaningful to patients.

Our training emphasizes practical application, using real-world scenarios and examples to support consistent and accurate use of GAS in clinical settings.

Our training approach includes:

• Multi-module online training for GAS raters and CRAs, including knowedge checks
• Study-specific modules aligned to GAS implementation and protocol requirements
• Applied scenarios and practical examples to support real-world goal-setting and follow-up scoring
• Certification and completion tracking to support study compliance
• Supplemental training materials and reference handouts for raters
• Patient and caregiver handouts to support understanding of the GAS process
• Flexible delivery formats, including webinars and structured onboarding programs
• Ongoing GAS quality support, including baseline goal review, feedback, and targeted retraining

Goal Inventory Development for Goal Attainment Scaling

Ardea Outcomes is a leader in the development and application of goal inventories to support effective Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) training and implementation. Working in collaboration with sponsors, patients, and clinician experts, we use qualitative research to identify the most meaningful and relevant goal areas within a specific therapeutic area.

Through in-depth interviews with patients and caregivers, along with facilitated focus groups with clinician experts, we generate insights into the daily challenges and priorities that shape patient experience. These insights inform structured goal inventories that support consistent, clinically meaningful goal-setting across studies.

Goal inventories can be further refined through iterative research or tailored by sponsors to reflect the anticipated impact of the therapeutic intervention under study.

By supporting more consistent and informed goal-setting, goal inventories enhance the feasibility of GAS implementation, help orient patients and families to the process, and enable a broader and more meaningful range of goals to be captured.

GoalNav® eCOA: Purpose-Built for Goal Attainment Scaling

GoalNav® is an electronic Clinical Outcomes Assessment (eCOA) platform designed sepcifically to support the data collection of Goal Attainment Scaling in clinical studies. It guides the GAS Raters through the GAS data collection process to identify, scale, rank and follow-up score goals, supporting consistent and reliable data collection across sites.

• Designed for Study Flexibility
  GoalNav® is configured to align with both study protocols and Ardea Outcomes’ GAS advisory and implementation approach. The platform supports structured goal definition, scaling, and scoring, with flexible data fields and the ability to incorporate additional outcomes and assessments as required.
• Supports compliance and data integrity
  The platform is designed to support regulatory requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11, with features such as electronic signatures, access controls, versioning, and audit trails.
• Enables monitoring and quality oversight
  GoalNav® supports structured data monitoring workflows, including query creation, follow-up, and resolution. As part of our broader quality assurance approach, our team can conduct goal reviews, provide feedback, and support targeted retraining to ensure consistent application of GAS across sites..
• myGoalNav® Patient Portal
  The myGoalNav® patient portal option enables participants to track and engage with their goals over time, supporting ongoing visibility into progress and outcomes throughout the study. This can support Real World Evidence studies.