Pharmaceutical advancement relies a lot on technology. The rise of data collection tools, from iPad to advanced monitoring devices, has enabled researchers to improve the quality and analysis of data. However, as we consider the benefits of standardized clinical trial data, it is clear it has also made processes a bit more complex. When digital…
Clinical data management and healthcare-related cyberattacks are on the rise. Healthcare organizations have become a target for a number of cyberattacks — and in 2022, they can expect a lot more. Clinical trial developers too aren’t immune to such attacks. With the healthcare industry experiencing more cybercrime, clinical researchers are finding ways to better safeguard…
Since the emergence of the coronavirus toward the end of 2019, a new normal was established in the healthcare industry. This is when the concept of DCTs (Decentralized Clinical Trials) became prevalent too. Decentralized Clinical Trials in a Post Pandemic World will likely lead the way in the future world of clinical trials. There’s no…
An EDC (Electronic Data Collection) software stores patient data gathered in clinical trials. First, the data is recorded on paper, which is then recorded into the system and saved in an eCRF (electronic Case Report Form). Numerous clinical trials are moving to EDC software, replacing paper records with electronic records. However, how do you get…
Although the benefits of virtual clinical trials can’t be overemphasized, challenges exist, which may slow their adoption. Currently, conducting virtual clinical trials make up an extremely small fraction of over thousands of registered US-based clinical research studies. Plus, industry experts are cautious of the complete adoption of virtual trials with issues like pervasive conservative corporate…
Conversations about clinical trial data privacy in clinical trials require an in-depth understanding of key regulations — and with multinational trials becoming more prevalent, being familiar with global regulations has become paramount. In the US, HITECH (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) are the main…
A clinical data manager is responsible for guaranteeing that statistical results and information from clinical trials are accurately recorded and reported, both during and after the study is complete. This is accomplished by carefully designing data collection tools and methodology for interrogating data. Here, our EDC clinical trial data management expert discusses the role of…
Clinical trials and therapeutic development are at the crux of the modern healthcare system. You can’t expect to have state-of-the-art systems, medical technology, and modern therapies without a robust clinical research software. These are fundamental to maintaining the quality of healthcare that is provided across the globe. These trials are responsible for discovering impactful vaccines,…
With automation and artificial intelligence, clinical trial teams can recruit and retain more patients. Plus, predictive analytics allow clinical trial teams to make better predictions, and therefore, better decisions about patient behavior — this way, they can reach out before a study ends. Currently, AI and predictive analytics can benefit clinical trial monitoring and clinical…
A clinical trial is a study that tests how well new medical techniques work. An important characteristic to any good clinical trial is appropriate screening and randomization practices. Planning is the foundation of a good clinical trial. The steps you take before distributing the first treatment or medication can lay the foundation for positive patient…