US 6,687,190 B2 · Method and apparatus for clinical trials

Abstract

A method for conducting clinical trials for a medication uses a unique identifier, a clock and an smart memory associated with the medication. Information regarding a method of calculating a next take time is received. It is determined if an identifier field on the smart memory is empty and, if empty, the unique identifier is written onto the smart memory. If not empty, it is determined if the identifier in the identifier field is not the unique identifier and if not then exiting. On the other hand, if the unique identifier is present in the identifier field, then calculating the next take time; storing a next take time; and prompting at the next take time. The time on the clock is stored as a take time. In addition, a subject diary form is displayed and subject information in regard to subject diary form is stored.

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Dependent claims

A method for use in association with clinical trials for a medication using a unique identifier, a clock and a smart memory associated with the medication comprising the steps of:

determining if an identifier field on the smart memory associated with the medication is empty and, a) if empty, proceeding with a setup routine, b) if not empty, i) determining if the identifier in the identifier field is not the unique identifier then exiting;
or ii) if the unique identifier is present in the identifier field:
receiving information regarding a method of calculating a next take time;
calculating the next take time;
storing a next take time;
prompting at the next take time;
storing the time on the clock as a take time;
displaying a subject diary form;
and
storing subject information in regard to the subject diary form.

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Method and apparatus for clinical trials

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Method and apparatus for clinical trials

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