During patient pre-screening
Locate the current inclusion or exclusion wording, review the cited passage, and confirm the controlling protocol version before recording or escalating the pre-screen.
DocCite for patient recruitersFor clinical research professionals
Find the passage you need in your clinical trial documents.
DocCite searches protocols, amendments, informed consent forms, and study manuals on your device. Ask a question, review the cited passage, and open the source in context.
A real DocCite example
Ask the question. Check the passage. Open the source.
The question below was run against the public ICH E6(R3) guideline. DocCite returned a cited definition, identified page 77, and opened the source with the relevant line highlighted.
Built and maintained by David Lew
See who built and maintains DocCite.
David has worked in clinical research since 2003, from CRA and clinical trial management work through project management and clinical operations leadership. He is also an Adjunct Lecturer at Regis College, where he teaches graduate coursework in clinical research project management and FDA regulations.
David built DocCite around a recurring problem in clinical research. A study question may be simple, while the controlling language is spread across a protocol, amendment, ICF, and study manual. DocCite finds the passage and keeps its document, page, and section attached so the person doing the work can review the source before making or escalating a decision.
About David and DocCiteBuilt around clinical research work
Use the source while the question is still in front of you.
Between study visits
Check a visit window, procedure requirement, or protocol instruction without opening each study document separately.
DocCite for CRCsWhile preparing for monitoring
Find the source language behind a protocol question and carry the document name, page, and section into the review.
DocCite for CRAsHow it works
Four steps from document to cited passage.
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Import your documents
Add study documents with the file, open, or share options available on your device. Camera capture is available where supported. DocCite accepts text-native PDFs, scanned PDFs with OCR, DOCX, TXT, RTF, and Markdown files.
2
Search or ask naturally
Type a keyword, phrase, or question. DocCite retrieves relevant passages using hybrid keyword and semantic search across all your loaded documents.
3
Review cited excerpts
Review the passages that support the result, including document name, page number, and section. Short answers appear only when the loaded documents support them.
4
Verify in source
Tap any citation to jump to the original passage in context. Confirm the answer against the source document yourself.
Use DocCite as a document reference
DocCite helps you find and review document language. It does not determine patient eligibility, recommend treatment or dosing, assess safety, or replace clinical, regulatory, or legal judgment. Confirm the controlling source documents and follow your study procedures before acting.
What DocCite helps with
Search multiple documents and open the cited evidence.
Faster than manual search
Search protocols, amendments, ICFs, manuals, and other study documents together instead of opening one file after another.
Cited proof you can verify
Each result shows the supporting passage from your documents. Tap any citation to open the source and read the surrounding context.
Private and local
Your study documents stay on your device. No cloud uploads, no accounts required, no external transmission for search or answers.
Ambiguity shown clearly
When documents conflict or versions differ, DocCite shows the tension instead of silently choosing one passage.
Choose your platform
DocCite on the devices you already use.
Apple
iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Search and review documents across the native Apple apps. Apple Watch can send a question or note to its paired iPhone.
View platformAndroid
Android phones and tablets
Import, search, compare, and review cited passages on Android. Wear OS can send a capture to its paired Android phone.
View platformWindows
Windows 10 and Windows 11
Search local study documents, review citations, compare files, and return to the source from the Windows desktop app.
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Choose the store for your device.
DocCite is free through the App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store.
If your Mac or Windows device cannot use its store, email hello@doccite.com with the device and deployment details.
Android direct installer
The direct Android installer is currently version 1.1.1. Download the Android installer. View release notes.
Moving an existing library? Check Offline Transfer compatibility.
Frequently asked questions
Review supported files, privacy, and verification limits.
Who is DocCite for?
DocCite is for clinical research professionals who work with study documents. This includes CRCs, research nurses, site staff, PIs and sub-investigators, CRAs, medical monitors, patient recruiters, clinical project managers, regulatory coordinators and managers, QA managers and auditors, research pharmacists, and other clinical research professionals who need quick, reliable access to source documents.
What kinds of documents can I use with DocCite?
DocCite works with common clinical study documents, including protocols, synopses, schedules of assessments and visits, informed consent forms (ICFs), investigator brochure excerpts, site manuals, pharmacy manuals, protocol amendments, protocol clarifications, FAQs, and related study materials. It can also be useful for other document sets when you want source material to stay organized, searchable, and easy to reference.
Can DocCite answer questions without citations?
No. DocCite provides answers only when specific passages from your loaded documents support them. If it cannot find sufficient evidence, it will say so instead of guessing. Every answer includes the supporting excerpt.