Investigator Document Portals: When Do You See The Benefits?

A significant portion of the investment made in clinical trial technologies has focused on getting studies up and running more quickly. There is a common misconception that investigator document portals fall into this category, with most, if not all, of their benefits being realized during study start-up. Those benefits are numerous and well-documented, but they are not comprehensive.

Benefits at Study Start-up

• The sponsor can immediately notify principal investigators that they are allowed to participate in the study.
• Essential documents, templates, and completion instructions can be distributed to investigators almost instantaneously.
• Sites can upload their documents as soon as they are completed or when they are received from external sources, such as a local lab or IRB.
• The documents that are required in order to get “green light” status can enter automated quality control workflows in the sponsor/CRO’s system.

These initial benefits all contribute to more efficient study start-up timelines. However, there are important advantages to an investigator portal during study conduct and close-out as well.