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A comprehensive on-line collection system.

L Kowitt, R L Marlin

    Drug Information Journal
    |December 12, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new microcomputer system with custom software significantly reduces delays in clinical drug trials. This innovation streamlines data collection and speeds up the availability of crucial drug response information.

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    Area of Science:

    • Clinical pharmacology
    • Health informatics

    Background:

    • Clinical drug trials face significant delays due to the time lag between data collection and computer entry.
    • Traditional methods using written case report forms contribute to these lengthy delays, sometimes spanning months.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel solution for reducing data processing time in clinical drug trials.
    • To address the inefficiencies associated with manual data entry in pharmaceutical research.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a microcomputer system with specialized data entry software at the investigator's site.
    • Utilizing customized software designed for efficient and accurate electronic data capture.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed system substantially reduces the time lag in making clinical trial data available for assessment.
    • This approach offers a more effective solution compared to previous electronic data entry attempts.

    Conclusions:

    • The microcomputer-based system presents a viable method to accelerate clinical drug trial completion.
    • This technological advancement can overcome long-standing logistical challenges in pharmaceutical research and development.

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