BBK Healthcare Releases Improved Web-Based System to Support Patient Recruitment for Clinical Trials.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers & Health/Medical Writers NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2002 BBK's TrialCentralNet(TM) Version 3.0 Launched TrialCentralNet(TM) is a pioneering Web-based process management system that streamlines communication between clinical trial sponsors, investigators, site staff and contract research organizations. Inaugurated by BBK BBK Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (German) BBK Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa (Bank of Bilbao, Spain) BBK Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BBK BB King (blues artist) Healthcare, Inc. two years ago, it is the first internet-based system of its kind to enable collaboration Working together on a project. See collaborative software. between the many disparate groups involved in managing clinical research studies. Following the success of earlier versions of TrialCentralNet, version 3.0, which is being released today, has the following new features: -- faster deployment for trial launches -- improved user interface -- easier customization for each trial -- improved reporting for review of trial performance -- overall streamlining of efficiencies and services The result: TrialCentralNet version 3.0 strengthens the bond within the clinical trial community. All participants can access and evaluate real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. information crucial to the success of the study, allowing BBK staff to more effectively monitor and manage the flow of patient inquiries and referrals. "The enhanced user interfaces of TrialCentralNet's version 3.0 offers a more efficient, intuitive and streamlined user experience," said BBK's Dan Narahara. "By increasing the quality of metrics metrics Managed care A popular term for standards by which the quality of a product, service, or outcome of a particular form of Pt management is evaluated. See TQM. and reporting analysis functions of TrialCentralNet, those using it can make more informed decisions. Simply by logging in A colloquial term for the process of making the initial record of the names of individuals who have been brought to the police station upon their arrest. The process of logging in is also called booking. , site personnel can view information about their clinical research trial in a central location, update that information, and make decisions - all in real time. These enhancements allow for more mature collaboration and customization for all users, including trial sponsors, site personnel, and BBK Healthcare consultants." BBK Healthcare, Inc., founded in 1983, is a full-service full-ser·vice adj. Associated with or offering complete service: full-service gasoline pumps; full-service banks. patient recruitment consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a . Services provided include strategic consultation, investigative site recruitment and patient recruitment. BBK serves the healthcare industry and supports clinical research studies in all therapeutic areas. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.bbkhealthcare.com |
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