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BACKGROUND: The DIA Clinical Data Management Community created a committee to develop a model standard operating procedure (SOP) for writing a data management plan. METHODS: The goal of the committee was to develop a plan that could be used by industry and academic institutions. The model was based on contributed examples from committee members and their experiences with current practices and technologies. It is understood that as new clinical trial technology is implemented, the SOP will require modification. RESULTS: The model SOP and associated templates are presented as a starting point, and each company or institution will need to modify them to meet its individual needs. CONCLUSION: The model DMP SOP produced addresses most data management issues that are present in any phase clinical trial while providing a flexible framework.