Advanced Clinical Trials and Clinical Research

Blockchain Applications

Blockchain technology holds transformative potential for clinical research by enhancing transparency, traceability, and data security. This session delves into how blockchain can be integrated into clinical trials to create immutable audit trails, improve patient data management, and streamline consent tracking. Attendees will explore smart contracts for automated protocol compliance and secure, decentralized platforms for storing sensitive clinical data. The discussion will also cover real-world implementations, such as tokenization of patient records and use in multi-center trial coordination. Experts will address regulatory concerns, interoperability with existing eClinical systems, and ethical considerations in decentralized data ownership. Case studies will highlight the practical applications of blockchain in reducing fraud, accelerating data sharing, and building trust among stakeholders. By the end of the session, participants will understand the key considerations, opportunities, and challenges in implementing blockchain solutions across clinical research workflows.