Mehdi NajafZadeh, Medidata
Medical device and diagnostics manufacturers need to build data linkage into their clinical trial planning today to remove silos and mobilize efficient use of data sources for better clinical evidence generation in the years to come.[Illustration via Adobe Stock]
Medical device and diagnostics manufacturers face mounting pressure from regulators, payors and providers to provide more holistic evidence to demonstrate the efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of their products.To address these increasing requirements — as well as accelerate study timelines and reduce clinical trial burden — medical device sponsors are seeking innovative solutions. Connecting clinical trials to real-world data (RWD) is an effective approach to capture the information nee…