Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT)

Researchers are looking to incorporate remote technologies into medical device trials for a wide range of device classifications. This article explores current regulations for various classes of medical devices and how this will impact the need for participants to visit research sites throughout the trial.

The Castor team is thrilled to see an increasing emphasis on diversity of race, gender, and even geography amongst clinical trial participants. Critically, experts call for not just increased diversity on a statistical basis, but that the studied population is representative of the distribution of the disease.

DTx represent an emerging field of software-driven, evidence-based products intended to “prevent, manage, or treat a medical disease or disorder.” Cybersecurity is a concern for DTx, whether they are being evaluated through clinical research or are aiming at market release.

At Castor, we hope to see DCT extend into all trials as we work alongside researchers in the pursuit of the ultimate goal of democratized clinical research.

Decentralized clinical trials (DCT) are collecting many kinds of data remotely, and this data is only expected to grow in volume. From wireless patches monitoring vitals to an ever-growing list of mobile-connected products, there are new data sources popping up almost everywhere.

eConsent accelerates enrollment, increases retention, and reduces site burden. Find out why it’s the way of the future for clinical trials here.

Castor and Lightship discuss the infrastructure needs for providing the best patient experience and ensuring data integrity in decentralized clinical trials.

eConsent accelerates enrollment, increases retention, and reduces site burden. Learn why it’s the way of the future for clinical trials.

Castor is using video conferencing to meet participant needs and lower site burden in clinical trials. Find 5 benefits here.

If you are planning on using eConsent in a trial, you’ll need to include it in your IRB submission. Find out what to include here.