Featured Viewpoint on eClinical Convergence
The clinical trial process has benefited substantially in recent years from the use of first-generation clinical technologies such as Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM) systems, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), and electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes (ePRO) solutions.
Industry Perspective:
The changing landscape of clinical technology
Steve Kent is President of Perceptive Informatics, the industry’s foremost eClinical solutions provider and the technology subsidiary of PAREXEL International. He was previously Chief Executive Officer of ClinPhone, a leading clinical technology organization that was acquired by PAREXEL in 2008. In a recent interview, Steve discussed the rapidly changing landscape of clinical technology.
Best Practices: Technology in Late-Stage Trials
Late-phase studies (such as Phases IIIb and IV, EAPs and observational studies) constitute a rapidly expanding segment of the clinical research environment. Regulatory agencies around the world are requiring additional data about the long-term safety and side effects of new products when they are used by larger numbers of patients in real-world settings.
