In a 2024 blog, we highlighted OpenClinica Participate, our patient-facing ePRO solution designed to enhance participant engagement and data accuracy.
A standout feature of Participate is its clickable image capability, which has drawn significant interest from clinical trial researchers.
Before the Clickable Image: The Problem with Paper
Traditional methods for capturing anatomical or location-specific data in clinical trials rely on textual descriptions, standardized paper diagrams, numerical coding, verbal interviews, photographic submissions or symptom grids. These approaches are often less precise and more cumbersome for participants, requiring clear communication or anatomical knowledge, and frequently lead to transcription errors, inconsistencies or privacy concerns. Additionally, they impose a greater burden on researchers due to manual data entry and validation, making the process less efficient compared to modern, interactive solutions like clickable image maps.
Clickable Images: Customization for Real-World Clinical Trials
Customizable clickable images allow clinical trial participants to interact directly with visual representations, marking affected body areas with precision. This feature not only improves the accuracy of data collection but also enhances the overall participant experience. Here, we delve into how this capability has been utilized in specific trials to meet unique needs.
Oncology Clinical Trial: Clickable Breast Image for Lesion Tracking
For one oncology study, OpenClinica customized breast images within Participate to help participants and clinicians pinpoint and share the location of lesions. This innovation enabled:
- Improved Data Precision: Trial participants could visually indicate lesion locations, ensuring accurate and consistent data capture.
- Time-Saving Automation: The input data from the clickable image map was automatically coded into the study’s eCRF fields, streamlining workflows for researchers (we call this capability cross-form logic).
This functionality has been transformative for oncology trials, offering unprecedented precision and ease of use,” shared Rajashwari Jakkam, a senior solutions consultant here at OpenClinica.
To learn more about the clickable breast cancer images, watch our short video on clickable breast cancer images here!
Burn Therapy Trial: Clickable Body Map for Burn Identification
For a burn therapy trial, we customized the Lund and Browder Burn Map, the gold standard for calculating total body surface area affected by burns. The clickable image map within Participate delivered:
- Enhanced Accuracy: Participants and clinicians could easily indicate burn locations and severity directly on a digital body map. Over time, as burn location and severity changed, these changes were also easier to track and report on.
- Better Insights: The detailed data provided clinicians with a comprehensive view of burn injuries, aiding in treatment planning.
As with the oncology study, our powerful cross-form logic capabilities meant that all data points captured by the clickable burn map were automatically and accurately populated across eCRFs.
This burn map customization highlights how OpenClincica’s ePRO solution adapts to complex and highly specialized clinical trial needs.
Broad Application Beyond Oncology and Burn Clinical Trials
The versatility of OpenClinica’s clickable image feature extends to various other therapeutic areas including:
- Pain Management: Participants can easily identify and clearly communicate specific pain points and intensity levels.
- Dermatological Conditions: Eczema and arthritis studies benefit from detailed body mapping to track affected areas over time.
Why Choose OpenClinica’s ePRo solution Participate?
Customizable ePRO solutions like clickable images empower researchers with:
- Tailored Solutions: Adaptations for specific study requirements.
- Enhanced Participant Engagement: Interactive and intuitive tools improve trial compliance, retention and satisfaction.
- Streamlined Data Collection: Automated coding and cross-form logic reduces manual entry errors and saves time.
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