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What are Remote Methods of Trial Delivery?
What are Remote Methods of Trial Delivery?
Clinical trials help develop the medicines and vaccines of tomorrow.
The way in which trials are designed and delivered is important in making sure trials are easy for volunteers and patients to participate in, and that the evidence generated is representative and informs clinical practice for the population.
Researchers are continually changing the way that trials are conducted to improve the experience of participants and result in better quality research. Methods for conducting trials outside of traditional settings (e.g. clinics that might be hard to travel to) have also advanced and are enabling many more people to access research opportunities and become involved.
During the pandemic social distancing rules meant face to face contact was difficult. This rapidly accelerated the use of teleconferencing, mobile apps, electronic file sharing and other digital approaches in order to continue delivering trials to volunteers and patients. These activities are collectively referred to as ‘Remote Methods of Trial Delivery'.
Remote methods of trial delivery are used in Decentralised Clinical Trials, where patients don't have to attend study centres. This video describes how this ensures trials are centred around patient needs.
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Why are Remote Methods of Trial Delivery Important?
Why are Remote Methods of Trial Delivery Important?
In response to these changes in clinical trial delivery, the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s Research Delivery Network launched the Remote Methods of Trial Delivery Project in September 2020. Working towards the UK government’s ambition of supporting innovative clinical research design and delivery for the benefit of patients, clinicians and researchers across the UK, this project aimed to share learnings and good practice in relation to remote methods of trial delivery, for the benefit of patients and their families, the research community and wider life sciences sector.
In the tabs above, you can find out more about this project, what remote methods of trial delivery means, explore what the potential benefits, risks, considerations and enablers are, and what guidance and other helpful resources exist, as well as some key recommendations for policy makers. You can also find out more about the project's achievements.
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