Clinical trial management systems, also known as CTMS, clinical trial software, or clinical trial management software, manages the operations, processes, and data involved in clinical studies and trials. A CTMS centralizes all trial and study data, standardizes and streamlines workflows, and tracks and optimizes site, participant, investigator, and trial processes. Pharmaceutical companies, medical research institutes, and research centers managed by hospitals utilize clinical trial management software. This type of software is used by CROs, medical researchers, and trial administrators or sponsors to plan, manage, and monitor the entire lifecycle of clinical trials. All CTMS are designed to adhere to industry regulations so that trials can maintain compliance according to both institution and industry.
To qualify for inclusion in the Clinical Trial Management (CTMS) category, a product must:
Find and manage participants for clinical trials
Plan and track clinical trial projects, including milestones and deadlines
Capture and analyze clinical trial information
Ensure regulatory compliance with laws protecting the privacy and the health of the participants