Selecting the appropriate study design is crucial for the effective execution of clinical research. Researchers can choose from a variety of study designs within two main categories: observational and interventional studies. Each design offers unique strengths and weaknesses, and understanding these limitations is essential for drawing accurate conclusions. Observational study designs, also called epidemiological study… Continue reading Standards of clinical research and reporting
Category: Real World Evidence
Unlocking Athletic Potential: Harnessing Wearable Data for Enhancing Performance
Over the years, endurance athletes have undergone extensive transformations. In the last decade we have witnessed a fast growing exercising population, which uses wearables and other devices to gather an incredible volumes of data for monitoring their training and performance. This includes recording speed, distance, heart rate, accelerations, power, blood glucose, sweat rates, among other… Continue reading Unlocking Athletic Potential: Harnessing Wearable Data for Enhancing Performance
Is the Rise of E-Patients Transforming Real-World Evidence?
The landscape of healthcare is evolving and the advancement of technology has transformed significantly the role of patients. In the era of digital health and with the advent of electronic health records (EHRs), wearable devices, health apps, and online patient communities, individuals are more empowered and engaged in their healthcare than ever before. These empowered… Continue reading Is the Rise of E-Patients Transforming Real-World Evidence?
Enhancing Registry Data Quality: Key Measures and Strategies
Registries play a central role in real-world evidence (RWE) studies by providing comprehensive, real-world data (RWD) on patient populations, treatments, and outcomes outside of controlled clinical trial settings. This data is invaluable for assessing disease progression, the effectiveness, safety, and utilization of medical interventions in everyday clinical practice, guiding healthcare decisions, and informing regulatory decisions.… Continue reading Enhancing Registry Data Quality: Key Measures and Strategies
Navigating Access to SNDS Data: A Guide for Researchers in France
In the domain of healthcare research and policy-making, access to comprehensive and high-quality data is essential for driving evidence-based decisions and improving patient outcomes. In France, one of the richest sources of healthcare data available to researchers is the Système National des Données de Santé (SNDS), or the National Health Data System. However, accessing and… Continue reading Navigating Access to SNDS Data: A Guide for Researchers in France