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Generation of Comprehensive Thoracic Oncology Database - Tool for Translational Research
Published on: January 22, 2011
Providing PDA-based clinical trial listings to oncologists
Valerie Monaco1, Samuel A Jacobs, Aab M Arnold
1University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Abstract:
Sub-optimal accrual rates to adult oncology clinical trials have been reported. One potential accrual barrier has been the step of identifying potential clinical trials for patients. In order to partially address this barrier, a clinical trial listing was developed for oncologists to use on their personal digital assistants (PDAs). Preliminary feedback was gathered from an initial group of physicians who accessed this resource. Benefits of this approach as well as future enhancements are discussed.
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