News & Events

• October 29, 2020
  

  COVID-19: Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies for the Collection of PRO Data through Clinical Sites – Lessons Learned

  This webinar provides an update from sponsors and eCOA providers as they discuss lessons learned from managing clinical trials that originally planned for in-person collection of ePRO data through clinical sites.  Due to public health concerns, many patients are either unable or unwilling to travel to sites for scheduled visits or sites have had to close. In March 2020, ePRO Consortium and PRO Consortium member representatives collaborated on risk assessment and mitigation strategies for clinical trials in response to COVID-19.  This webinar discusses lessons learned, how the initial recommendations performed, and how sponsors and eCOA providers are applying these learnings to future trials …

• March 30, 2020 - March 31, 2020
  

  POSTPONED: 2020 DIA Digital Technology in Clinical Trials Conference

  The ePRO Consortium is pleased to be a co-sponsor of the upcoming 2020 DIA Digital Technology in Clinical Trials Conference to be held from March 30-31, 2020 in Boston, MA. This multi-track conference will bring together thought-leaders from regulatory agencies, biotech, pharmaceutical, patients, and academia to discuss the latest advances, challenges, and forward-thinking approaches for......
• May 16, 2019
  

  Best Practices for Avoiding Paper Backup When Implementing Electronic Approaches to Patient-Reported Outcome Data Collection in Clinical Trials (May 16, 2019)

  This webinar provides an overview of the issues related to the use of paper backups in studies for which PRO data is collected electronically. Viable strategies to eliminate the necessity of a paper-backup system are provided. Presenters: Cindy Howry, MS (.assisTek) and Paul O’Donohoe, MSc (Medidata Solutions) PDF version...
• May 10, 2018
  

  Training on the Use of Technology to Collect Patient-Reported Outcome Data Electronically in Clinical Trials: Best Practice Recommendations from the ePRO Consortium (May 10, 2018)

  This webinar provides a recommended framework for training end users, including site staff and study participants, on the use of ePRO technology in clinical trials. The goal of the webinar is to promote consistent and sufficient training prior to initiating data collection. Presenters: Jenny J. Ly, PhD (ERT) and Serge Bodart, MSc (Bracket) PDF version...
• June 6, 2017
  

  Selection of and Evidentiary Considerations for Wearable Devices and Their Measurements for Use in Regulatory Decision Making: Recommendations from the ePRO Consortium

  This webinar provides a recommended framework for the selection and evaluation of wearable devices and their measurements for use in regulatory trials to support labeling claims. The webinar will also address the essential properties of fit-for-purpose wearables and the activities required to establish clinical endpoints derived from data collected with wearable devices. Presenters: Bill Byrom,......