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An Internet implementation of an international clinical study
R A Hollingsworth1, C Hay, B Richards
1Central Manchester Healthcare Trust, Manchester, England.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|March 21, 2000
Summary
This study explored using the internet for a global clinical trial on removing Factor VIII inhibitors in children with hemophilia. The findings support the internet
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Hematology
- Clinical Trial Technology
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Hemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder requiring management of Factor VIII inhibitors.
- Factor VIII inhibitors complicate treatment, necessitating specialized therapeutic strategies.
- Clinical trials are crucial for evaluating new treatments for rare diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of conducting a global clinical study via the internet.
- To investigate the removal of Factor VIII inhibitors in pediatric patients with hemophilia.
- To evaluate the technological infrastructure supporting internet-based clinical research.
Main Methods:
- A worldwide clinical study involving 15 countries.
- Utilizing internet-based data collection and management.
- Employing Active Server Pages and Secure Sockets Layer technologies.
Main Results:
- The internet proved suitable for conducting this international clinical study.
- Successful data acquisition and management were achieved through the online platform.
- The study demonstrated the viability of web-based research for hemophilia treatment.
Conclusions:
- Internet-based clinical studies are effective for pediatric hemophilia research.
- The implemented technology securely supports global data sharing and analysis.
- This approach facilitates broader participation and efficient data collection for rare diseases.