Electronic Data Capture, IWRS & Clinical Trial Software News

Aug 22

6 Ways Octalsoft Makes Decentralized Trial Implementation Easier

Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) have the ability to improve the patient trial experience, attract more diverse clinical trial participants regardless of where they reside, give greater flexibility, and reduce costs—all with the objective of bringing safe and effective therapies to market faster. To reap the many benefits of DCTs, sponsors... read more →

Aug 17

Octalsoft: Streamlining Clinical Studies with Improved Site Selection & Feasibility

Location selection for clinical trials is frequently one of the most difficult tasks for pharmaceutical companies and contract research firms (CROs). Even when all precautions are taken, activated sites may fail to enroll the required number of research participants. According to reliable industry estimates, the cost of these under-acquired sites... read more →

August 17, 2023
Hiren Thakkar
Clinical Trials

Aug 11

‘Choice’- A Patient Centricity Imperative

Despite the fact that patient recruitment and retention concerns have plagued studies for well over a decade, technology advancements have the ability to reverse this trend by promoting patient participation and decreasing drop-out rates. It is estimated that just approximately 3% of physicians and patients in the United States engage... read more →

Aug 10

5 Site Efficiencies Your CTMS Must Offer in 2023

A clinical trial management system (CTMS) can considerably reduce operations and provide for a more efficient study in today's world of clinical research. But do you know if you're utilizing your CTMS to its maximum potential? The following are 5 site efficiencies your CTMS must offer in 2023 1. Facilitating... read more →

Aug 07

Certified Copies: A Guide to FDA, EMA, and More

Electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF) are becoming increasingly common among sponsors and CROs in the clinical trial sphere. eTMFs can help save time, money, and resources by minimizing the need for paper documentation and streamlining operations. Understanding the regulatory landscape for certified copies is critical for compliance as clinical trials... read more →

Jul 31

Boost Trial efficacy: Get Real-Time Data Collection with Octalsoft’s ePRO

Every clinical research worker has a story about collecting paper documents and, more specifically, the pain of paper. Paper submissions must also be manually reviewed and uploaded into the trial database, which adds time to the process and may lose a sponsor or CRO the first-mover market advantage. ePRO, on... read more →

July 31, 2023
Arun Janardhanan
Electronic Patient Reported Outcome (ePRO) Software

Jul 27

The Path Ahead: A Glimpse into The Future of Clinical Trials

The world of healthcare and technology is changing rapidly. With AI being deployed to health tech and patient-centricity being upheld as the crux of every clinical trial, join us as we take a peek into what the future holds for clinical trials.The current cumbersome and inefficient format of clinical trials... read more →

Jul 25

5 Reasons Why You Need an EDC System for Your Next Clinical Trial

Electronic Data Capture systems offer unmatched efficiencies in terms of data collection and comprehensive management of clinical trials. But that’s not all. Read on for the 5 most compelling reasons why you need an EDC system for your clinical trials. Over the recent past, especially since the pandemic, there has... read more →

Jul 25

5 Myths that are Reducing the Efficacy of Your eTMF

Managing an eTMF (electronic trial master file) is difficult. Some organizations, however, impose burdens on themselves by employing practices that are inconsistent with Health Authority guidance. In this blog, we examine common myths and provide specific agency guidance that debunks these "myths." So without further ado, let’s get to it!... read more →

Jul 20

3 Pro Tips to Improve the Accuracy of Your Clinical Trial in 2023

Even though it costs over $40 million (roughly 50% of the typical trial budget) to reach phase three of research, as many as five out of ten clinical trials fail. Yet trial complexity is increasing, with the number of procedures per protocol increasing dramatically in recent years. Regulations on trial... read more →

Jul 18

7 Major Clinical Trial Trends and Their Implications in 2023 and Beyond

Life sciences companies are facing increasingly difficult times. Consumers and policymakers are putting increasing pressure on the pharmaceutical industry to slash medicine prices, reduce time-to-market for new drugs, and comply with increasingly onerous regulations. As a result, the clinical research ecosystem is attempting to improve trial outcomes and patient experience... read more →

Jul 17

4 Questions to Ask CTMS Vendors to Ensure You Get a Good Product

There are thousands of considerations to consider before making a final decision on a clinical trial management system (CTMS) for your research company. Is the pricing model appropriate for my company? Will the system yield a quick return on investment? Is the system equipped with the capabilities required to do... read more →

Jul 13

4 Ways How You Can Differentiate Your CRO in Today’s Market

Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) are increasingly important in drug research and development, as sponsors go outside their businesses to oversee clinical trial activities and decrease costs and timeframes. Yet, many CROs struggle to differentiate themselves in the eyes of prospective sponsors or exploit differentiators that no longer resonate with sponsors... read more →

July 13, 2023
Hiren Thakkar
Clinical Research Organization (CRO), Clinical Trials

Jul 11

5 Key Features That a Trial Director Should Look for in an EDC

EDC, or electronic data capture, a platform for electronic data collection, is a must-have for clinical studies. EDC software systems reliably and efficiently sort, clean, and show data. These systems can save time while maintaining research quality. They are, in many ways, the future of clinical research. There are numerous... read more →

July 11, 2023
Hiren Thakkar
Clinical Trials, Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

Jul 10

Unlocking the Value of RWD (Real-World Data) and RWE (Real-World Evidence) in Modern Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are essential for evaluating the safety and efficacy of new medical products and interventions. However, traditional randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have some limitations, such as high cost, long duration, low generalizability, and ethical challenges. Moreover, for some rare diseases or subtypes of diseases, it may not be feasible... read more →

July 10, 2023
Dr. Mrudang Rathod
Clinical Trials, Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

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