Decentralized Clinical Trial (DCT) Icon Library

About This Library

This icon library provides standardized visual indicators for innovative clinical trial methods. All icons are sourced from Noun Project, ensuring professional quality, consistent licensing, and broad compatibility across document platforms (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat).

Recommended Icon Source

Noun Project (https://thenounproject.com)
• License: Royalty-free with no attribution required (recommended for pharmaceutical/CRO use)
• Cost: Approximately $40-60 for unlimited use of specific icon collections, or $60/year for unlimited downloads
• Format: SVG (scalable) and PNG available. SVG recommended for maximum flexibility.
• Ease of use: No coding required. Insert SVG files like regular images in any document.

Icon Reference Table

The table below organizes DCT methods by category with visual icon examples. Use the Noun Project search terms to find similar professional icons for your documentation.

Click the image to be taken to the link in the Noun Project.

Icon	DCT Method	Category	Noun Project Search Terms	Notes
Digital & Remote Engagement
	eConsent	Digital	"digital signature" "document sign" "tablet signature"	Pen/signature on mobile device
	eCOA / ePRO	Digital	"mobile survey" "patient report" "health survey"	Mobile phone with questionnaire
	Telemedicine Visit	Remote	"video call" "telemedicine" "telehealth"	Video camera with medical symbol
	Remote Patient Monitoring	Remote	"remote monitoring" "patient monitoring" "health tracking"	Heart rate with connectivity symbol
	Digital Sensors / Wearables	Digital	"wearable device" "fitness tracker" "smartwatch"	Smartwatch or wristband
Home & Local Services
	In-Home Nursing	Home Services	"home health" "house nurse" "home care"	House with Medical Cross Nurse
	Local Phlebotomy	Home Services	"blood draw" "phlebotomy" "blood test"	Blood drop with test tube Syringe
	Local Radiology / Imaging	Home Services	"medical imaging" "x-ray" "radiology"	X-Ray or scan image
	Direct-to-Patient Shipment	Logistics	"home delivery" "package delivery" "shipping"	Package with delivery arrow
Clinical Assessments & Data
	HCP Assessment / Standard of Care	Clinical	"doctor exam" "clinical assessment" "stethoscope"	Stethoscope or medical exam
	EMR/EHR Integration	Clinical	"doctor exam" "clinical assessment" "health data"	Document with medical symbol
	Lab Assessments	Clinical	"laboratory" "lab test" "test tube"	Test tube or beaker

How to Use this Library

For Protocol Authors

• Visit thenounproject.com and search using the recommended terms from the table above
• Download icons in SVG format for scalability, or PNG if preferred
• Insert icons into your Schedule of Assessments tables using standard image insertion
• Place icons in column headers or alongside visit descriptions for quick visual identification

For Study Teams & Site Staff

• Icons provide at-a-glance understanding of which DCT methods apply to each study visit
• Color versions help differentiate method categories (digital, home services, clinical)
• Black/white versions work for printing and maintain clarity in monochrome documents

Icon Consistency Guidelines

• Use the same icon style throughout a document (avoid mixing line art with filled icons)
• Maintain consistent sizing across all icons within a table or section
• Consider creating a protocol-specific icon legend on the first page for participant-facing materials
• Store downloaded icons in a shared team folder for consistency across documents

Licensing & Compliance

For pharmaceutical, biotech, and CRO organizations working with a global audience, we recommend purchasing royalty-free licenses from Noun Project. This eliminates attribution requirements and ensures full compliance with intellectual property standards.

Recommended approach: Purchase icon collections or an annual subscription ($60/year) for unlimited access. This investment ensures legal clarity and professional quality across all trial documentation.