Validity of mobile electronic data capture in clinical studies: a pilot study in a pediatric population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical studies in children are necessary yet conducting multiple visits at study centers remains challenging. The success of "care-at-home" initiatives and remote clinical trials suggests their potential to facilitate conduct of pediatric studies. This pilot aimed to study the feasibility of remotely collecting valid (i.e. complete and correct) saliva samples and clinical data utilizing mobile technology.

Methods

Single-center, prospective pilot study in children undergoing elective tonsillectomy at the University of Basel Children's Hospital. Data on pain scores and concomitant medication and saliva samples were collected by caregivers on two to four inpatient study days and on three consecutive study days at home. A tailored mobile application developed for th

SUBMITTER: von Niederhausern B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5721383 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature