Meet ResearchPRO - Delivering full-scale clinical research data, including PROs

Key Takeaways

• Automating the inclusion of PROs in clinical research study data collection provides a more complete picture of patient outcomes

• Maximizing study participation can significantly improve patient retention and the reliability of clinical study data

• ResearchPRO automates the collection of both clinical data and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) at industry-leading compliance rates

Clinical research is essential to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. However, the process of collecting data for clinical research studies can be complex and challenging, often requiring manual data entry from multiple sources.

Comprehensive data collection should encompass both clinical data and patient-reported outcomes (PROs). PatientIQ’s ResearchPRO supports the entire data collection process, maximizing study participation and automating the collection of PROs, ensuring no crucial information is overlooked, and positioning clinical research to be as comprehensive and insightful as possible.

Automating the Collection of Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) 

While clinical data is essential for most research studies, patient-reported outcomes are equally crucial for understanding the full impact of a treatment or intervention. However, many EDC systems lack the sophisticated infrastructure required to seamlessly integrate PROs into the data collection process. This oversight can result in studies that are less comprehensive, potentially missing out on critical patient perspectives.

ResearchPRO stands apart as the EDC that easily incorporates PROs into study data collection. With an extensive library of pre-built, validated PRO surveys and an unparalleled patient engagement engine, ResearchPRO is unmatched in its ability to collect PRO data and maintain long-term compliance. For example, PatientIQ's average compliance rate for PRO collection is 84% at baseline, and 63% one year post-intervention (for the majority of PatientIQ clients). 

ResearchPRO ensures that patient-reported outcomes are consistently and accurately captured, reducing the risk of data gaps or inconsistencies. Additionally, by effectively integrating PROs into the data collection process, ResearchPRO enables studies to deliver more nuanced and meaningful results, ultimately leading to better-informed clinical decisions and improved patient care.

Maximizing Study Participation

One of the biggest challenges in clinical research (and in the collection of patient-reported outcomes data) is ensuring consistent patient participation. Patient engagement is often hindered by repetitive, time-consuming questionnaires and an overwhelming amount of information patients must sift through. This not only frustrates patients but can also lead to incomplete or unreliable data, ultimately affecting the study's outcomes. This is where ResearchPRO’s patient engagement engine becomes an invaluable piece of the puzzle. 

ResearchPRO provides a highly personalized patient experience at scale. The proprietary platform intelligently engages with study participants at critical points, providing them with only relevant information and questions. The platform features 21 CFR Part-11 compliant frictionless login - no usernames or passwords required - and prompts patients to provide the required information through the entirety of the study. By maximizing ease of use, ResearchPRO reduces the cognitive load of study participation, making patient involvement quick and easy. Additionally, this ensures the study is completed with robust and reliable data.

ResearchPRO not only benefits patients but also streamlines the workflow for researchers, allowing them to focus on analyzing high-quality data rather than managing patient interactions. With ResearchPRO, the burden of manual data entry and patient follow-up is significantly reduced, paving the way for more efficient and effective clinical research.

Putting ResearchPRO Into Practice

In the rapidly evolving field of clinical research, having a comprehensive EDC solution is more important than ever. PatientIQ’s ResearchPRO stands out by not only automating the data collection process but also ensuring that both clinical and patient-reported data are seamlessly integrated into the study. Additionally, ResearchPRO stands out as the only EDC built with optimizing patient compliance at the forefront.

By maximizing study participation and automating the collection of PROs, ResearchPRO empowers researchers to conduct more effective and efficient studies, ultimately advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. 

PatientIQ CEO, Matthew Gitelis recently sat down for an interview with Healthcare IT Today to discuss the power of leveraging PROs in clinical research (and the importance of having the right tool to support their collection). Learn more by watching the interview.