Open AccessThe experience of the clinical trial center at Alessandria Hospital regarding the activation of COVID-19 clinical trials during the pandemic
Author(s) -
Annalisa Roveta,
Fabio Giacchero,
Carolina Pelazza,
Serena Penpa,
Costanza Massarino,
Marinella Bertolotti,
Marta Betti,
Tatiana Bolgeo,
Cristina Cabiati,
Antonella Cassinari,
Antonio Maconi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
working paper of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2279-9761
DOI - 10.4081/wpph.2020.9248
Subject(s) - covid-19 , clinical trial , pandemic , authorization , medicine , electronic data capture , medical emergency , emergency medicine , computer science , virology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , disease , computer security , outbreak
Objective: The aim is to evaluate the speed in the activation of Covid-19 clinical trials at SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital of Alessandria during the pandemic. Methods: Data collection related to the activation and the conduction of clinical trials was managed using a database created through a web-based platform REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture). Results: 32 studies were activated in the period between March 23 and July 31, 2020. An average time of 14 days elapsed between taking charge of the request and the issuance of the authorization act. Conclusions: During the emergency it was possible to activate the trials quickly thanks to fast-track procedures, optimizing COVID-19 clinical research.