[Evaluation of Web-based software applications for administrating and organising an ophthalmological clinical trial site]. / Evaluation von internetbasierten Softwareanwendungen zur Verwaltung und Organisation eines klinischen Studienzentrums in der Augenheilkunde.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The importance and complexity of clinical trials is continuously increasing, especially in innovative specialties like ophthalmology. Therefore an efficient clinical trial site organisational structure is essential. In modern internet times, this can be accomplished by web-based applications. METHODS: In total, 3 software applications (Vibe on Prem, Sharepoint and open source software) were evaluated in a clinical trial site in ophthalmology. Assessment criteria were set; they were reliability, easiness of administration, usability, scheduling, task list, knowledge management, operating costs and worldwide availability. RESULTS: Vibe on Prem customised by the local university met the assessment criteria best. Other applications were not as strong. DISCUSSION: By introducing a web-based application for administrating and organising an ophthalmological trial site, studies can be conducted in a more efficient and reliable manner.