Jim Harris, Author at Clinical EDC Software Management & Patient Registry Software

Scaling Trials Efficiently: Leveraging Cloud-Based EDC Systems

EDC In Clinical TrialsBy Jim Harris October 26, 2023

Forward-thinking clinical research organization (CRO) leaders are capitalizing on the advantages of cloud-based clinical trials to mitigate the substantial costs and lengthy timelines associated with traditional approaches. Embracing the flexibility, efficiency, and enhanced collaboration offered by cloud-based EDC systems can revolutionize the clinical trial landscape, streamlining processes and expediting advancements in medical research. Here’s how stakeholders…

The Psychology of EDC Adoption in Clinical Research

EDC Clinical TrialsBy Jim Harris October 25, 2023

While the benefits of EDC adoption are evident in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness, understanding the psychology behind its adoption is crucial for successful implementation. In this blog, we’ll evaluate the psychology of EDC adoption in clinical research, delving into the strategies that influence researchers. Motivations for EDC Adoption One of the primary motivations behind…

EDC for Early-Phase Clinical Trials: Innovations and Best Practices

EDC Clinical TrialsBy Jim Harris October 24, 2023

Clinical trials are a critical component of the healthcare industry, enabling the development of new drugs and therapies. Early-phase clinical trials, which usually include Phase I and Phase II trials, play a crucial role in this process by assessing the safety of experimental treatments. To streamline data collection, enhance efficiency, and ensure data accuracy in…

How to Develop and Implement a Robust eConsent Process

Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Patient Registry FeaturesBy Jim Harris July 31, 2023

Participant consent is one of the most important preliminary steps of a research study. One of the most useful and valuable tools researchers can use to get consent from the participants and the staff involved in eConsent. With a thorough and robust eConsent process in place, you can improve the consenting quality and reduce the…

Importance of Returning Research Results to Study Participants

Clinical ResearchBy Jim Harris July 30, 2023

When individuals participate in clinical trials and research, they invest their time and energy for the sake of scientific advancement, knowledge, and the greater good. This is why there has been an ongoing debate in the scientific world about the utility of returning research results to participants. Time and again, several empirical studies have shown that these…

A Comprehensive Guide to Developing a Clinical Research Training Program Checklist

Clinical Research, Clinical Technology Innovations, Clinical Trial SoftwareBy Jim Harris July 29, 2023

Training is often considered a prerequisite and one of the essential components of clinical research. With proper training, researchers understand all the ethical implications of the study and stay compliant with all the regulations throughout the study. To that end, the training aims to teach the researchers about all the steps of the research, from…

Transitioning from Paper to eSource: Key Considerations

EDC Clinical Data Management NewsBy Jim Harris July 28, 2023

In the last decade, many clinical trial sponsors have shown keen interest in transitioning from paper to e-source to further strengthen the model of decentralized clinical trials. But even a decade later, the adoption has been slow and requires clinical trial organizers to accelerate the process by eliminating the limitations. The good news is that…

A Guide to Randomization and Blinding in Modern Medical Research

Clinical Research, Decentralized Clinical TrialsBy Jim Harris July 27, 2023

As per a study, randomization and blinding in research, despite their numerous benefits, are underutilized tools in non-pharmaceutical trials. While clinical trial organizers and researchers acknowledge the benefits of randomization and blinding, not many have been keen to implement the protocol in research studies for a long time. However, after 2020, when decentralized clinical trials,…

Four Data Types for Remote Collection in Clinical Trials

Clinical Research, Clinical Trial SoftwareBy Jim Harris July 26, 2023

Remote data collection in modern decentralized clinical trials has allowed research sponsors to eliminate various barriers and improve data quality. Gathering accurate and real-time data from a diverse pool of clinical research participants is now possible with remote data collection. But to fully leverage this tech-supported clinical trial model, researchers must know the different data…

Incidental Findings in Medical Research: What to Do?

Clinical ResearchBy Jim Harris July 25, 2023

As more advanced technology is used in clinical trials and studies, the chances of incidental findings have also increased manifold. Incidental findings can be potentially relevant during the course of the research, but they fall outside the primary scope of the study. These findings may be anticipated or unanticipated, and sometimes researchers even seek them…

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