Digitization has dramatically transformed the different aspects of Veristat clinical trial design. Technology has improved the performance of researchers during clinical trials in different phases, including patient recruitment, data collection, and analytics. Digital technology has disrupted different industries, and the health industry has not been left behind. It has improved patient-physician relationships and other internal processes. Digitization continues to increase, and researchers must keep up with it to achieve the most efficient trial planning. Here is a look at the four main components of increased digitization.

Engagement And Telemedicine

Reduced on-site clinical visits pose a risk to patient engagement. However, digitization has bridged the gap through the use of telemedicine. Patients are kept engaged via engagement applications, which are closely connected with their study teams. Effective digital participants engagement solutions offer patients an easy guide through the study providing easy access to the reference materials, reminders, and schedules of any upcoming site visits. Telemedicine also offers patients detailed information so that they know what to expect with every visit they make to the trial site. Effective clinical trial planning and patient engagement also allow for a higher patient retention rate, thus increasing the chances of success of your research study.

Evidence Generation

Computers, tablets, and phones are used to help investigators capture evidence via remote data. This greatly benefits the research sites, study teams, and patients. Electronic assessment and telemedicine applications guarantee improved quality of the ClinRo and PRO data. ClinRo assessments conducted through telemedicine reduce in-clinic visits, making the study participation more convenient. Additionally, it facilitates access to a larger and more diverse population which is beneficial when coming up with new treatments for rare diseases. Digital wearables also collect additional patient data about their functioning, allowing researchers to measure different elements more often than possible during clinic visits.

Informed Consent

E-consent is among the new additions to clinical studies. They are used to easily help the participant review study information and determine if they are interested in participating in the comfort of their home without visiting the research site. When patients perform this function at home, they are in a better position to digest the information in an unhurried environment and easily share it with their friends and family. It is also important to note that e-consent does not diminish the importance of physical-patient discussion.

Drug Supply Management

One of the most overlooked components of a study is the drug supply management solutions that allow investigators to ship drugs directly to the patient’s homes. Participants do not need to travel to the research site now and then to get their medication pack. This is another added advantage to the study process since the sponsors have a chance to reach a wider geographical radius for the study. Research sites are also less burdened with the storage and management of the research product.

The health sector is adopting digitization at a fast pace. For this reason, researchers must ensure that they can keep up with the developments in trial research to deliver the best insights and inspire the required action.