The Benefits Of Using Integrated Technology In Clinical Trials

By Neil Warnock, MD, MBA, MS, Chief Medical Officer, The eClinical Agency

The cost of clinical trial operations are continuously being evaluated for ways of achieving greater efficiency while reducing expenses.  Many biopharma companies, now more than ever, focus on containing costs while maintaining quality. This approach applies to eClinical technology used to support a trial.  An eClinical solution should include best-in-class integrated technology that is cost-effective, high quality, and efficient. An example of this type of technology used in clinical research is electronic data capture (EDC) combined with interactive response technologies (IRTs) such as IVR. This software combination has proven effective in reducing the cost of clinical trials.  These integrated solutions will increase the efficiency of a clinical trial and provide a single environment with the flexibility and scalability to keep pace with demands.