The popularity of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) is surging, especially among patients. Harnessing technology of all kinds, these trials provide an attractive alternative to the old-style, site-anchored system on which traditional clinical trials have rested. They also have the potential to provide better, more timely data since that data is primarily collected under real-life situations and often available more quickly to monitoring teams, according to Kristin Mauri, Director of Solution Services, Remarque Systems.
The results of a recent study on physical activity have researchers asking what in the world will it take to get people moving.
People who track their daily steps may not only be more active, they may also be less likely to develop health problems that lead to events like heart attacks or broken bones, a new study suggests.
