Endocrinology is a vital field for improving treatments related to hormonal and metabolic imbalances, impacting millions worldwide. Consider diabetes, which affects over 422 million people globally.1 Major clinical trials have demonstrated that by achieving certain targets in diabetes, we can reduce complications by over 50%. These studies, along with research on thyroid issues and hormone-related cancers, highlight the crucial role of endocrinology in advancing healthcare.
In a recent survey of clinical trial professionals overseeing endocrinology studies, YPrime inquired about the challenges stakeholders encounter with eCOA technology in their clinical trials. With close to 70% of professionals surveyed expressing concern about participant recruitment and retention—which is no surprise given the whopping 30%2 clinical trial dropout rate—it’s important to deliver best-in-class clinical trial technology that is user-friendly for patients, and accommodating for clinical research sites.
See YPrime’s infographic below on endocrinology clinical trials and the role of eCOA. It reveals clinical leaders’ concerns with clinical trial technology and provides recommendations for improving vendor selection when evaluating eCOA providers for endocrinology trials.
Source: Data from YPrime Survey, 2023.
eCOA Empowers Endocrinology Trials
Survey respondents stated that that the top benefit of eCOA for endocrinology trials is “managing complex questionnaires and diaries.” The 2nd benefit cited was “the ability to integrate with connected devices.” The survey also showed that “simplicity and user-friendliness” is essential when selecting a new eCOA platform.
As clinical operation teams evaluate eCOA solutions, a flexible and configurable platform is essential. Advanced configurability eCOA enables faster startup times and supports swifter protocol amendments implementation, while enabling data quality. Equally important, the patient-facing app must be user-centric to improve compliance.
At YPrime, our eCOA platform empowers trial execs to solve for certainty in clinical research with flexibility and speed. From seamless data collection to efficient endpoint collection, our innovative solutions streamline processes, allowing you to focus on advancing research and improving patient outcomes.