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Area of Science:

  • * Distributed Ledger Technology
  • * Health Informatics
  • * Clinical Trial Management

Background:

  • * Clinical trials (CTs) face significant challenges including time, cost, regulatory hurdles, and data management issues like integrity and transparency.
  • * Blockchain technology offers intrinsic features to address these CT challenges.
  • * Limited proof-of-concept studies exist for blockchain applications in CT data management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To propose and develop a novel blockchain-based framework for clinical trial data management.
  • * To enhance the efficiency, security, and transparency of clinical trial processes.
  • * To provide a working proof-of-concept for blockchain implementation in CTs.

Main Methods:

  • * Development of a blockchain framework utilizing Ethereum smart contracts.
  • * Integration with the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) for secure document storage.
  • * Implementation of algorithms for various CT data management stages and validation of smart contracts.

Main Results:

  • * The proposed framework ensures transparency, data integrity, and protocol compliance for all stakeholders.
  • * Demonstrated tamper-proof storage of CT documents via unique cryptographic hashes on IPFS.
  • * The framework is adaptable for deployment on private blockchain networks.

Conclusions:

  • * The blockchain framework effectively ensures adherence to trial protocols and authorized stakeholder access.
  • * Enhanced data integrity, transparency, and traceability are key benefits for CT stakeholders.
  • * The smart contract code is publicly available, promoting further research and development.