Data is the most crucial asset in any clinical trial and is used to ultimately drive the decision-making process related to the development candidate. Therefore, for any sponsor, paying close attention to the data management aspects of clinical operations should be paramount. The principles of data management are simple and well-founded. However, the application of these principles needs...

Topics: Data Management

Topics: CDISC, SDTM, Data Management, clinical data management

In this blog, we share a new infographic based on this popular blog post illustrating some of the critical interactions that need to take place between data management and statistics groups to help ensure efficiency and data quality. 

Topics: big data, EDC, data manager, Clinical Data, database build, Clinical Research Services, Data Management, clinical trials, Statistical Analysis

Data management is an essential building block for successful Immuno-Oncology (I-O) trials. At the Immuno-Oncology Clinical Trials operations meeting in New York in earlier this year,  Patti Arsenault, VP Quality Assurance at Cytel discussed with Christopher Lamplugh, AVP, Clinical Data Management, Global Data Operations at Merck, the key challenges for data management in the space, and what’s...

Topics: big data, EDC, data manager, Clinical Data, database build, Clinical Research Services, Data Management, Oncology, clinical trials

As we prepare to close the door on 2017, we thought we would take a look back at the  topics which have been most popular on the Cytel blog this year.  It's an interesting insight on what pain points and opportunities feature highly on our global biopharma audience's radar.  Read on to learn which of our 2017 blogs have received the most interest from our audience so far.

Topics: Statistical Analysis, R language, data science, Trial Design Software, Cytel Strategic Consulting, Data Management, pharmacometrics, NONMEM, estimands, Oncology

Cytel offers a full range of clinical data management services and the team of experts is spread across the globe.

In this blog we talk to Makarand, who is based in India, to find out more about his career path, current role at Cytel and his interests outside of work. 

Topics: Clinical Research Services, Statistical Analysis, careers, clinical data management, clinical research, Data Management, Statistical Programming

The Society for Clinical Data Management (SCDM) conference landed in Orlando last week providing insights and key trends for clinical data managers from around the world.  In this blog we share an infographic of some of the agenda highlights along with a more detailed overview of our Alla Muchnik's contribution to the session Study Medication Compliance: Data Collection Challenges. 

Topics: Interim Analyses, Clinical Data, Data Management, Clinical Research Services

 As a recognized expert in adaptive trials, Cytel has extensive experience designing and managing trials with interim analyses.  To ensure success in what are often complex studies, data management as well as statistical expertise is required.  Cytel data managers are well versed in the various nuances and demands of managing the successful delivery of an interim analysis from a data...

Topics: Data Management, Interim Analyses, EDC

 

A precise and thorough approach to planning is key for success in data management.

The Data Management Plan (DMP) is a critical document in any data management project. It outlines all of the data management work to be done, the timelines and milestones to be achieved, as well as the outputs to be produced. The DMP lets all of the stakeholders know what to expect, how to expect it and when...

Topics: Clinical Data, Data Management, data manager, outsourcing, Clinical Research Services

Adaptive designs have the potential to accelerate clinical development, and improve the probability of trial success. While the principle is simple- to reduce the uncertainty in clinical development by obtaining additional information from the ongoing trial- the statistical methodologies can be complex, and expert support is often required to conduct the clinical trial design. There's also...

Topics: Clinical Development Strategy, adaptive designs, adaptive trials, Adaptive Clinical Trials, Clinical Data, data manager, Data Management, EDC

Editor's note( this blog was refreshed in April 2018)

As CDISC compliant submissions become increasingly expected, biopharmaceutical companies are considering how to approach the issue of data standards governance.  Standards governance is a lynchpin in the management of CDISC compliance and is important for promoting standards awareness within organizations. It’s also an acknowledged hot...

Topics: Data Management, Clinical Research Services, Clinical Data, EDC, database build, data manager, CDM, Statistical Programming, SDTM, ADaM, CDISC, CDASH

To close a clinical database right the first time you have to begin with study start-up. Clearly, you can’t close a database if the data is not cleaned and you can’t have clean data unless you know what is most important for analysis. It’s imperative that data management works closely with the statistics group during CRF/ eCRF design to ensure data is being collected and data checks are being...

Topics: big data, EDC, data manager, Clinical Data, database build, Clinical Research Services, Data Management

 How do you go about selecting the best Electronic Data Capture (EDC) system for your study?  There is now a vast amount of choice in the market, and many factors to take into account before making your decision.  Different stakeholders within the business may also have different perspectives, so any decision making process needs to balance these disparate needs.  

Topics: Data Management, Clinical Research Services, Clinical Data, EDC, database build, data manager, CDM

In this blog we’ll highlight some unique challenges that are encountered from a Data Management perspective when working on early phase Oncology trials. We’ll also discuss approaches which can be employed to mitigate these issues.  

Topics: Oncology, Data Management, Clinical Research Services, Phase 1, Clinical Data, phase 2, EDC, database build, data manager, CDM, Biometrics

During the course of any clinical trial, there are often data which, while collected electronically, are outside of the scope of the eCRF . These data include central lab results like ECGs, PK/PD data and others. In this blog we’ll take a look at some key considerations in handling electronic data transfers and any subsequent integration with the core EDC database.

Topics: Data Management, Clinical Research Services, Clinical Data, EDC, database build, data manager, CDM

It's critical for biostatistics and data management to be closely aligned and working effectively together. The consequences when these biometrics teams aren't integrated can be significant-  impacting on both efficiency and data quality.  If data is collected and cleaned without the input of statistics, the assumptions which have been made may not be adequate, resulting in additional work and...

Topics: Data Management, Clinical Research Services, Clinical Data, EDC, database build, data manager, CDM, Biometrics

Remember the early days of Electronic Data Capture? Those first systems, which were revolutionary for their time featured basic data entry screens, simple edit checks and a handful of reports. 

Technology has come a long way since then, and the EDC landscape has matured dramatically along with it.  Current EDC must-haves include easy user and site management, secure automated password...

Topics: Data Management, Clinical Research Services, Clinical Data, EDC, database build, data manager, CDM

Topics: Data Management, Clinical Data, Risk Based Monitoring

Topics: Data Management, Clinical Research Services, Clinical Development Strategy

Topics: Data Management, Safety, Early Phase Trials, Small Sample Sparse Data