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An adaptable, transportable web-based data acquisition platform for clinical and survey-based research
Jane Turpin1, Richard Rose, Bryan Larsen
1Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center, IA 50312, USA.
Summary
This study introduces a web-based system for efficient clinical data collection, ideal for multicenter trials. It streamlines data gathering, saving time and resources for osteopathic research.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Clinical Research Methodology
Background:
- Multicenter clinical trials require robust data collection from diverse sites.
- Existing methods can be time-consuming and costly for large-scale studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a web-based interface for direct input of clinical and survey data.
- To facilitate data gathering for multicenter clinical trials, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
Main Methods:
- A web interface with specialized pages for participant and investigator data entry was created.
- Included custom programming for complex instruments like the visual analog scale.
- Data from multiple sources were automatically combined while maintaining participant confidentiality.
Main Results:
- The system successfully captured diverse data, including visual analog scale measurements, in near real-time.
- Demonstrated significant savings in time and money compared to traditional methods.
- Successfully tested remote data capture functionality.
Conclusions:
- The web-based system offers a facile method for collecting and analyzing large datasets.
- Highly recommended for supporting large multicenter clinical trials and osteopathic outcomes studies.
- Enhances interinstitutional efficacy studies through efficient data management.