The Association of Clinical Research Professionals
eConsent in Clinical Research: Bridging the Gap Between Promise and Reality
eConsent has the potential to transform clinical trials—but implementation often falls short in practice.
Drawing on two multi-stakeholder working group publications, this session examined how deployment models, system fragmentation, and lack of interoperability impact site operations.The webinar introduced a practical framework for measuring eConsent success beyond participant experience. Attendees gained actionable insights to reduce operational burden, improve compliance, and evaluate eConsent effectiveness in real-world settings.
Speakers:
Candida Barlow, PhD, RN, CNRN, Director of Clinical Research, Oklahoma State University
Andrea Bastek, VP, Market Strategy, Florence Healthcare
Istvan Fekete, Principal, Attain Partners
Upon completion of this continuing education program, participants should be able to:
Describe the current state of eConsent adoption and the two different deployment models
Identify key operational, regulatory, and integration risks associated with eConsent implementation
Recognize best practices for enabling interoperable eConsent processes
Apply and consider practical approaches to evaluating eConsent success at the site level using qualitative and directional metrics