21 June 2012 – Medical Research Network (MRN), a Clinical Trial Support Organisation (CTSO) offering home trial and site nurse support as well as bespoke recruitment and retention services, has unveiled its new patient scheduling tool to manage, report and track clinical trial projects in real time.
MRN-SMART incorporates a digital pen data capture facility, ensuring all source data compiled in the patient’s home is rapidly transmitted to the clinical trial site.
When MRN’s nurses visit patients in the home they can complete their records forms as usual however now data is now also automatically stored electronically on a central network which provides automatic tracking, enhanced visibility of trial data and increased security.
Dr Graham Wylie, CEO of MRN, commented: “We always strive for efficiency and effectiveness in all that we do. We work to defined quality management systems and are continually developing our tools to truly globalise the delivery ofhomecare in clinical trials.
“With MRN-SMART we offer greater security, real-time access to trial information and create cost savings.”
MRN-SMART is part of the MRN INNOVATION suite of tools and integrates with MRN-TEC, an interactive online portal offering study-specific and GCP training for nurses within MRN projects. The suite gives MRN a unique capability to train and manage large teams across the globe. Completing the MRN-INNOVATION suite isMRN-COMPLY, a quality and compliance system ensuring high standards of careacross all global trials.
Dr Wylie added: “I’m delighted to be launching MRN-SMART; it’s going to significantly help to combat the challenges posed by operating clinical trials across multiple timelines, numerous continents and time zones.”
MRN will officially launch MRN-SMART at the DIA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia next week on booth #2745. For further information on MRN-SMART and the MRN-INNOVATION suite of tools visit www.themrn.co.uk.
AI in Clinical Trials: A Long, But Promising Road Ahead
May 29th 2024Stephen Pyke, chief clinical data and digital officer, Parexel, discusses how AI can be used in clinical trials to streamline operational processes, the importance of collaboration and data sharing in advancing the use of technology, and more.
Including Women of Childbearing Age in Clinical Research
March 26th 2024In recognition of International Women's Month, we're featuring this recent talk between Associate Editor Miranda Schmalfuhs and Marie Teil, Global Head of UCB’s Women of Childbearing Age Program. They speak about the specific challenges women with chronic illnesses face when accessing appropriate treatment and participating in clinical trials, UCB's Women of Childbearing Age Program and it’s most successful strategies, and much more.