Clinical trials are vital to drug development and medical research. However, these trials involve lots of paperwork and can be riddled with errors. Luckily, digital technology is revolutionizing the clinical trial process.
Firstly, it helps reduce errors through automation. By using digital technology, clinical trial data is collected and analyzed in real-time. The need for manual entry by researchers and clinical study participants is eliminated, thereby reducing errors. Secondly, it helps streamline the process – which can be long, tedious and even a bit scary for patients. Using digital technology, the process is easier to understand, and patients can communicate with researchers from afar. Telemedicine allows for remote monitoring and virtual visits.
Thirdly, digital technology lessens the burden on the clinician. By providing automated notifications, alerts and reminders for patients, the clinician doesn’t have to concern themselves with non-essential tasks. This way, the patients remain engaged throughout the study, making for better results.
Lastly, the role of digital technology in clinical trials ensures that patient data is secured, and the trials remain anonymous and compliant with regulations. All in all digital technology in clinical trials saves time, money, reduces errors and ensures patient safety. It even allows more remote trials, which reduces considerable travel time for patients.