Implementation status and consideration for the globalisation of decentralised clinical trials: a cross-sectional analysis of clinical trial databases.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To comprehensively elucidate the current landscape of decentralised clinical trials (DCTs) and identify notable aspects that can facilitate DCT implementation.

Design

Cross-sectional analysis.

Setting

Data were extracted using selected DCT-specific search terms on 4 June 2022, from the ClinicalTrials.gov database and on 2 September 2022, from the Japan Registry of Clinical Trials and Japic Clinical Trials Information.

Primary outcome measure

We characterised trials based on the four components of DCT: telemedicine, home healthcare, direct-to-patient and the Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHTs)/Internet of Medical Things.

Results

Data obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov indicated that the number of DCTs has increased annually and exponentially sin

SUBMITTER: Sato T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10582843 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature