Clinical Trial Patient Technology Articles

  1. Strategizing And Implementing Your Clinical Trial Technologies 1/23/2025

    An implementation strategy will help you overcome challenges in integrating tech such as electronic clinical outcome assessments, electronic patient reported outcomes, and digital health technologies.

  2. What's The Deal With eConsent? 10/11/2024

    Are you for or against eConsent? It’s odd that this technology has kind of become a polarizing topic in the clinical trials industry. To find out why, I decided to get some feedback from folks who have actually used it. 

  3. Not What I Expected From A Vendor Conference 9/12/2024

    Dan Schell recounts some of his key takeaways after attending the Veeva R&D Quality Summit in Boston in September 2024. Some of the topics discussed include DCTs, eCOA, and the need to simplify tech integration at sites. 

  4. Early Planning Trumps eCOA Bells & Whistles 8/16/2024

    Julie Dietrich is a huge advocate for detailed documentation and early planning when it comes to successfully implementing eCOA systems. A good old-fashioned focus group couldn’t hurt either, she says.

  5. A Quick & Easy Guide To Site-Facing Clinical Trial Technologies 8/15/2024

    Consultant Aurea Flores, Ph.D. summarizes some of the clinical trial technologies used by clinical research sites, their capabilities, and how sponsors and sites might best evaluate their use in clinical research.

  6. Some Truths You Can't Avoid About eCOA 8/13/2024

    The advantages of eCOA systems often overshadow some of the potential challenges they could create. Robert Goldman expounds on some of his first-hand experiences over the years with ePRO and eCOA implementations that went awry.

  7. What Drives eConsent Adoption? Reasons May Be Different Than You Think 6/13/2024

    Increasing efficiency and reducing cost are significant drivers for adopting eConsent platforms. But are they really the factors holding back widespread adoption? Gatewood Global Principal Jeanie Magdalena Gatewood reveals other drivers in her independent research.

  8. eCOA Solutions: Trends, Benefits, & Buying In 2024 2/22/2024

    The eCOA solution market is anticipated to capture $15.1 billion by the year 2036, growing at a CAGR of almost 15.1% during the forecast period. Learn more with this market outlook.

  9. Embracing Hybrid Trial Design — How, When, & Why To Use It 6/28/2023

    Global Clinical Sciences & Operations Innovation Lead Lewis Millen talks about UCB’s approach to hybrid trial design, how and when it chooses to implement remote and virtual elements, and why a hybrid trial is beneficial to both the sponsor and the patient.

  10. How PROs Enhance Patient Care Decisions And Future Clinical Research 6/12/2023

    Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) offer unique insights that complement traditional treatment efficacy endpoints, such as survival or disease relapse, and can facilitate better discussions between clinicians and patients. When PROs are incorporated into clinical trial protocols, sponsors can gain a better understanding of the treatment’s impact from the patient’s perspective.