THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Sponsors of global trials face many challenges. One of the most sensitive concerns is appropriate collection and handling of clinical data. Data managers face variation in data collection methods and clinical trial practices among the countries or regions participating in a global trial. PROMETRIKA’s successful approach to data integrity includes strong global oversight and advanced technology and processes.

At PROMETRIKA, we continuously evaluate how emerging technologies can strengthen clinical trial execution, compliance, and data integrity. As trials become more complex and adaptive, systems like Interactive Response Technologies (IRT) - also known as Randomization and Trial Supply Management (RTSM) – need to adapt accordingly to keep up with the increased demands of these trial designs.

The development of ‘artificial intelligence’(AI)-driven tools for data management has accelerated in the past few years. The promise of these systems is to provide a more intuitive experience for data management and sponsor teams, making it easier to track trends, spot anomalies, and generate near-real time data reports. These features, combined with AI’s ability to learn from data, make these tools a modern essential for improving data quality and accelerating clinical trials.

Leveraging the advantages of electronically captured patient-reported data in early phase trials

As clinical trial planning begins, PROMETRIKA Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) and Project Managers (PMs) are often asked by Sponsors to assess the pros and cons of using paper documentation (e.g., diaries) vs. electronic data entry for patient-reported data. Our broad experience with different phases of clinical trials helps us advise Sponsors on this decision.

The importance of keeping an inspection-ready electronic trial master file (eTMF) at all times cannot be understated; the TMF tells the story of the clinical trial and should serve as the ultimate source of truth for the study. An inspection-ready TMF is complete without being redundant and efficient while still upholding high standards of quality. This might sound like a lot of work, but don’t let it intimidate you; an inspection-ready TMF can be achieved by following the steps outlined below.