As a number of research organizations are adapting to remote requirements and technological advancements, and becoming more patient-centered, they’re redesigning the way they perform research. Accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic, countless trials have shifted to a DCT (decentralized clinical trial) model. This approach is usually more convenient for the participant, and it doesn’t let in-person…
For the last couple of years, the clinical research industry has seen its staff shift to a work-from-home, remote model. Here, our clinical data management and EDC expert goes through some eClinical regulatory trends that are impacting clinical research: Considerations when embracing an eClinical suite There’s one important advantage of going from paper to paperless…
Conducting a successful clinical trial takes a combination of supporting technology, participants, and staff. However, given the lower time to market expected of a lot of current studies and, of course, the increasing complexity, sponsors and sites should find ways to conduct collaborative and efficient trials while strictly adhering to regulatory requirements. To address this…
EDC software has proven to be a necessity in modern clinical trial research and is a key element supporting data management activities in clinical trials. Here we feature an infographic depicting some of the most common clinical electronic data capture myths. [Click image for full size version] Here we debunk some of the common myths…
Electronic data capture (EDC) is helping CROs as well as pharmaceutical companies accomplish maximum efficiency when it comes to conducting analysis, structuring a database, and managing data for clinical trials. Such digital tools can substantially reduce the time that would be spent if done with a paper-based or traditional method. On average, it’s found that…
Currently, there are a lot of different types of EDC systems on the market. This means you’ll have to consider various factors before making your decision. Here, we discuss the most common features of a modern clinical EDC system and data management platform. Modern Clinical EDC Systems Automate Data Cleaning The coronavirus pandemic has driven…
An EDC (electronic data capture) system – also known as eCRF (electronic case report form) – is an extremely important software tool in clinical trials. Clinical research relies on accurate data. To gather, clean, and analyze the data generated in clinical studies, EDC solutions are used. Here, we talk about the users of electronic data…
Challenges for Decentralized Clinical Trials: Will they be effective? Many life sciences organizations had to quickly adopt remote data collection processes and technologies while conducting clinical trials during the Coronavirus pandemic. This was done to keep clinical trials running and to ensure patients’ safety. Consequently, a lot of organizations adopted decentralized clinical trial models in…
Today, the importance of harnessing clinical trial data has never been more relevant. Heathcare practitioners strive to deliver therapies that improve the lives of patients. However, the clinical data we produce can significantly impact our success in accomplishing this goal. A high-quality clinical data package is an important requirement for a new therapy to acquire…
Delays and interrupted studies in new trials pose a lot of challenges for sites, patients, and all key stakeholders throughout the clinical trial journey. Given the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the value of virtual clinical trials in something that requires a closer look. When CROs invest in proven innovative technology that offers an array of virtualization…