TrialStatus.java

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package de.randi2.model.enumerations;

/**
 * Defines the state of the trial.
 * 
 * @author L. Plotnicki <l.plotnicki@dkfz.de>
 * 
 */
public enum TrialStatus {
	/**
	 * The trial is active, subjects can be randomized. Only the description and
	 * the end date of the study can be edited. New protocol can be uploaded.
	 */
	ACTIVE,
	/**
	 * The trial is stored in the system but no randomization is allowed. Any
	 * property of the trial (as well as any property of the randomization
	 * algorithm) can be changed.
	 */
	IN_PREPARATION,
	/**
	 * No randomization and changes to the trial possible.
	 */
	FINISHED,
	/**
	 * Similar to ACTIVE but the randomization process is not allowed.
	 */
	PAUSED;
}