Prototype of running clinical trials in an untrustworthy environment using blockchain.

ABSTRACT: Monitoring and ensuring the integrity of data within the clinical trial process is currently not always feasible with the current research system. We propose a blockchain-based system to make data collected in the clinical trial process immutable, traceable, and potentially more trustworthy. We use raw data from a real completed clinical trial, simulate the trial onto a proof of concept web portal service, and test its resilience to data tampering. We also assess its prospects to provide a traceable and useful audit trail of trial data for regulators, and a flexible service for all members within the clinical trials network. We also improve the way adverse events are currently reported. In conclusion, we advocate that this service could offer an improvement in clinical trial data managemen

SUBMITTER: Wong DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6384889 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature