Suvoda partners with SCRS to make clinical trial technology more efficient for sites

Snapshot:

• Power in Partnership: Suvoda’s COO and co-founder, Rob Hummel, recently spoke with the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), discussing their Global Impact Partnership and patient centric approaches to eClinical solutions.
• Always Looking Foward: Suvoda is excited to collaborate with SCRS to improve user experiences and streamline clinical research operations, allowing sites to focus more on patients and less on technology.

Responding to the needs of site teams, sponsors, and patients 

In a recent episode of the Society for Clinical Research Sites’ (SCRS) podcast, Rob Hummel, COO and co-founder of Suvoda, discussed how joining the Global Impact Partnership (GIP) continues Suvoda’s commitment to making the needs of site teams and patients central to clinical trial technology. This partnership will help Suvoda gain actionable insights into site teams’ needs, learn from challenges within certain therapeutic areas, and hear feedback from site personnel as they use Suvoda products and features.  

The conversation explored the realities that site teams can face when running their complex trials, and the challenges patients may experience when joining them. Rob shared how user-centered and purpose-built technology can make it easier for everyone involved, leading to greater efficiency, reduced workload, and streamlined processes within the clinical trial industry.

The full interview is available at SCRS Talks, and key highlights are below:

Seamless integration: A step towards efficiency

Rob explained that efficiency is key to trial success. From day one, Suvoda has been focused on making products that are user-centered as a core principle. This includes an intuitive front-end user experience as they enter information, as well as a unified back-end for data handling between products. This commitment to a seamless experience eliminates the challenges sites often face with disparate systems (e.g. training on multiple systems or entering data multiple times). By unifying different products like eConsent, IRT, eCOA, and ePatient under one platform, Suvoda helps users experience a smooth transition between tasks.

This approach helps reduce data entry errors and strengthen efficiency as users can focus more on patient interactions, rather than on navigating complex technological systems.

Researching artificial intelligence with a focus on accuracy and privacy

Suvoda is testing how AI could provide assistance to site users in a safe, private, and reliable way. For example, a large language model assistant may be able to quickly retrieve information, provide guidance on the next steps in a trial process, or troubleshoot operational hurdles, perhaps replacing the need for a site or sponsor to have to refer to a user manual or call a help desk.    

While still cautious about data privacy and accuracy, Suvoda is exploring the potential of AI to further streamline clinical trials and make technology work for its users.

Looking ahead

Rob shared his enthusiasm about Suvoda’s partnership with SCRS, highlighting the importance of collaboration in developing solutions that respond to end-users' needs. For example, Suvoda’s latest product, ePatient, is focused on the patient experience during what is likely one of their most difficult moments in life. It provides an easy-to-use way for patients to be reimbursed, receive payments, schedule visits, and see reminders, all available on the same device where they will be completing questionnaires and consent forms. By listening to sites, sponsors, and patients, Suvoda is working to continuously improve its offerings, ultimately smoothing the patient journey.

This conversation underscored how technology, when designed with users’ needs at the forefront, can streamline clinical research operations. Learn more about Suvoda's innovative solutions and the SCRS Global Impact Partnership by listening to the full interview on SCRS Talks.

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