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Among many other topics, speakers at this weekend’s ACRP 2023 gathering in Dallas, Texas, are sharing insights on the importance of building quality into clinical trials and increasing diversity among the staff and patients at the study site level.
On Saturday, April 29, ACRP 2023 attendees were inspired by a panel of women in the clinical research profession who talked about the progress that is being made for their gender in the field, and in the afternoon were further inspired by a healthcare practitioner who recounted how disruptive scientific progress made possible by clinical research has saved her life thus far from a rare and incurable condition.
While many aspects of the clinical trial process have become more streamlined, the patient identification process still largely relies on inefficient practices. Keyword searches, manual reviews, outdated reports, and other time-consuming and expensive methods are commonly used to find eligible candidates for enrollment.
Connected technology continues to advance, with the market for the internet of things in healthcare valued at $100.41 billion in 2022 and projected to reach $495.47 billion by 2030. In the clinical trials arena, these technologies can ease information sharing, simplify study conduct, and ultimately improve patient experiences.