The experience of the clinical trial center at Alessandria Hospital regarding the activation of COVID-19 clinical trials during the pandemic
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Objective: The aim is to evaluate the speed in the activation of Covid-19 clinical trials at SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo Hospital of Alessandria during the pandemic. Methods: Data collection related to the activation and the conduction of clinical trials was managed using a database created through a web-based platform REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture). Results: 32 studies were activated in the period between March 23 and July 31, 2020. An average time of 14 days elapsed between taking charge of the request and the issuance of the authorization act. Conclusions: During the emergency it was possible to activate the trials quickly thanks to fast-track procedures, optimizing COVID-19 clinical research.
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