title: [Evaluation of Web-based software applications for administrating and organising an ophthalmological clinical trial site].
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.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  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.
authors: Augenklinik der LMU, Klinikum der Universität München, Mathildenstrasse 8, Munich. karsten.kortuem@med.uni-muenchen.de
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Kortüm
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Reznicek
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Leicht
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Ulbig
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Wolf
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D005858:Germany; D020407:Internet; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012107:Research Design; D012984:Software; D012986:Software Validation