|Articles|May 3, 2021

UBC & THREAD Partner in Decentralized Research

UBC has announced their selection of THREAD for decentralized approaches across studies in the UBC portfolio. The fully connected offering further enables decentralized approaches and a more integrated offering from data acquisition through actionable insights in a single platform.

UBC’s virtual evidence generation offeiring combined with THREAD’s platform and services, enable organizations to conduct DCTs globally with tools that include eConsent, eCOA, sensors, devices, telehealth, and engaging patients that participate in UBC programs. UBC’s existing offering includes digital recruitment and engagement strategies, in-home nursing support, clinical assessments, and drug administration, as well as powerful real-world data infrastructure, data enrichment strategies, and more.

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