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A lipid trial tracking system.

P A Merriam1, I S Ockene, J R Hebert

  • 1Division of Preventive and Behavioral Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA.

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|October 4, 1997
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A computerized tracking system improved participant recruitment and follow-up for the Hyperlipidemia trial. This efficient system is adaptable for various research and nonresearch applications.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Trials Management
  • Health Informatics
  • Cardiovascular Disease Research

Background:

  • Hyperlipidemia management requires robust participant tracking for clinical trials.
  • Efficient monitoring is crucial for data integrity and study success.
  • The Worcester Area Trial for Counseling in Hyperlipidemia (WATCH) needed a streamlined system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a computerized tracking system for clinical trial management.
  • To monitor recruitment and participant follow-up in the WATCH study.
  • To assess the system's efficiency and adaptability.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a computerized tracking system for participant data.
  • Screening of over 8,000 subjects, recruiting 1,278 participants over two years.

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  • Randomization into three arms (control and two intervention groups) with one-year follow-up.
  • Collection of lipid profiles, dietary intake, and psychosocial data at baseline and one year.

    • Main Results:

    • The tracking system facilitated efficient management of the WATCH study.
    • Successful recruitment and follow-up of 1,278 participants.
    • Data collected included lipid profiles, dietary intake, and psychosocial factors.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed computerized tracking system was essential for the efficient management of the WATCH trial.
    • The system demonstrated effectiveness in monitoring recruitment and participant follow-up.
    • The system is adaptable for other research and nonresearch applications, highlighting its versatility.