Methods and systems for online clinical trial screening
AssigneeClinilabs, Inc.
InventorGary Zammit
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Abstract
In a clinical trial program screening method, potential clinical trial candidates are driven to a screening website by, for example, banner ads, text messages, or other electronic advertisements. When a respondent clicks the advertisement, a multiple level screening method is conducted to screen qualified candidates for participation in a clinical trial program. Diagnostic, demographic and/or geographic data are collected from respondents and used to screen for predetermined clinical trial participation criteria. The effectiveness of the recruitment method is periodically evaluated and optimized to realize maximal recruitment efficiency.
Claims21
A method for screening clinical trial candidates, comprising the steps of:
- providing a first level screening module at a network location, the first level screening module comprising at least one selectable element regarding at least one clinical trial program relating to at least one medical condition;
- if a candidate selects the selectable element, then directing the candidate to a second level screening module, the second level screening module comprising informative matter regarding the clinical trial program and regarding the medical condition and enabling the candidate to submit input regarding interest in participating in the clinical trial program;
- if the candidate submits input indicating interest in participating in the clinical trial program, then directing the candidate to a third level screening module, the third level screening module comprising a questionnaire for obtaining information from the candidate regarding diagnostic criteria for the medical condition and inclusion criteria for the clinical trial program;
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- if the candidate submits information via the questionnaire that meets predetermined diagnostic and inclusion criteria, then providing an indication to the candidate that initial screening for the clinical trial program has been successful and generating an automated communication to the candidate requesting confirmation of the candidate's interest in participating in the clinical trial program.
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