# ePRO * **Definition:** Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) are digital tools that allow patients to report their health data directly, typically through web-based applications, to gather information on symptoms, disease progression, treatment impact, quality of life, and social determinants of health. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / ePRO ## News * Selected news on the topic of **ePRO**, for healthcare technology leaders * 606 news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**Medables Newest Technology Reduces Complexity For Oncology Sites Sponsors Patients ...**](https://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/medable-s-newest-technology-reduces-complexity-for-oncology-sites-sponsors-patients-and-caregivers-0001) | [[Clinical Leader]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**Medables Newest Technology Reduces Complexity For Oncology Sites Sponsors Patients ...**](http://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/medable-s-newest-technology-reduces-complexity-for-oncology-sites-sponsors-patients-and-caregivers-0001) | [[Clinical Leader]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**Remote Symptom Monitoring Linked to Reduced Hospitalization Risk for Patients With Cancer**](https://www.ajmc.com/view/remote-symptom-monitoring-linked-to-reduced-hospitalization-risk-for-patients-with-cancer) | [[AJMC]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**Most hospital emergency rooms ask patients about food or housing insecurity**](https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/most-hospital-emergency-rooms-ask-patients-about-food-or-housing-insecurity) | [[Chief Healthcare Executive]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**Japan's Adoption Of DCTs Is Slow But Steady - Clinical Leader**](https://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/japan-s-adoption-of-dcts-is-slow-but-steady-0001) | [[Clinical Leader]] | | 4/16/2025 | [**Japan's Adoption Of DCTs Is Slow But Steady - Clinical Leader**](http://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/japan-s-adoption-of-dcts-is-slow-but-steady-0001) | [[Clinical Leader]] | | 4/15/2025 | [**The Future of AI Analytics on Chronic Pain and Neurological DHTs in Clinical Research, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/the-future-of-ai-analytics-on-chronic-pain-and-neurological-dhts-in-clinical-research-upcoming-webinar-hosted-by-xtalks-302428574.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 2/4/2025 | [**StoragePRO Management Announces New VP of Investment Management - PRWeb**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/storagepro-management-announces-new-vp-of-investment-management-302366241.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**EDETEK Unveils Revolutionary Life Sciences R&D Cloud for Clinical Development**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/edetek-unveils-revolutionary-life-sciences-rd-cloud-for-clinical-development-302348866.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**Clinical Trials Software Market Focused Insights 2024-2029: Dassault Systemes, BSI Business System Integration, Clario, IQVIA, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings and Oracle Lead the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106393997/en/Clinical-Trials-Software-Market-Focused-Insights-2024-2029-Dassault-Systemes-BSI-Business-System-Integration-Clario-IQVIA-Laboratory-Corporation-of-America-Holdings-and-Oracle-Lead-the-Market---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 1/6/2025 | [**Clinical Trials Software Market Focused Insights 2024-2029: Dassault Systemes, BSI Business System Integration, Clario, IQVIA, Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings and Oracle Lead the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250106393997/en/Clinical-Trials-Software-Market-Focused-Insights-2024-2029-Dassault-Systemes-BSI-Business-System-Integration-Clario-IQVIA-Laboratory-Corporation-of-America-Holdings-and-Oracle-Lead-the-Market---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/13/2024 | [**OpenClinica Debuts Secure Participant-Friendly Mobile App For Direct Health Record ...**](https://www.clinicalleader.com/doc/openclinica-debuts-secure-participant-friendly-mobile-app-for-direct-health-record-sharing-in-clinical-research-0001) | [[Clinical Leader]] | | 10/21/2024 | [**Arcweb Technologies unveils open-source clinical research platform Arcwell**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/arcweb-technologies-unveils-open-source-clinical-research-platform-arcwell-302281989.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 10/15/2024 | [**Navigating the Next Wave of Innovation in eCOA**](https://www.fiercebiotech.com/premium/webinar/resistance-tech-adoption-clinical-trials) | [[FierceBiotech]] | | 9/16/2024 | [**Pioneering ePRO and eCOA innovations for next-generation clinical trials**](https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/sponsored/pioneering-epro-and-ecoa-innovations-for-next-generation-clinical-trials/) | clinicaltrialsarena.com | | 9/16/2024 | [**uMotif Showcases Modern eCOA/ePRO and eConsent to Ease Patient and Site Journey in Clinical Trials, Real-World Studies at Fall 2024 Life Sciences Conferences**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/umotif-showcases-modern-ecoaepro-and-econsent-to-ease-patient-and-site-journey-in-clinical-trials-real-world-studies-at-fall-2024-life-sciences-conferences-302249770.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 9/13/2024 | [**Cloudbyz Recognized in Everest Group's 2024 PEAK Matrix® for Life Sciences EDC Solutions**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cloudbyz-recognized-in-everest-groups-2024-peak-matrix-for-life-sciences-edc-solutions-302247113.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 9/11/2024 | [**UC Irvine electronic patient-reported outcome tool reduces cancer care disparities**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/uc-irvine-electronic-patient-reported-outcome-tool-reduces-cancer-care-disparities) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 9/4/2024 | [**uMotif Buys ClinOne; Integrates Robust Platform of Site Applications Including eConsent into the Most Modern eCOA/ePRO Platform for Clinical Trials, Real-World Studies**](https://www.prweb.com/releases/umotif-buys-clinone-integrates-robust-platform-of-site-applications-including-econsent-into-the-most-modern-ecoaepro-platform-for-clinical-trials-real-world-studies-302237509.html) | [[PRWeb]] | | 8/28/2024 | [**SDC Capture Revolutionizes Clinical Trials with new BYOD ePRO Solution - Business Wire**](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240828160638/en/SDC-Capture-Revolutionizes-Clinical-Trials-with-new-BYOD-ePRO-Solution) | [[Business Wire]] | | 8/28/2024 | [**SDC Capture Revolutionizes Clinical Trials with new BYOD ePRO Solution - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240828160638/sdc-capture-revolutionizes-clinical-trials-with-new-byod-epro-solution) | [[Morningstar]] | | 8/28/2024 | [**SDC Capture Revolutionizes Clinical Trials with new BYOD ePRO Solution**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240828160638/en/SDC-Capture-Revolutionizes-Clinical-Trials-with-new-BYOD-ePRO-Solution/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 7/11/2024 | [**ePRO, E-Patient Diaries and eCOA Global Strategic - One News Page**](https://www.onenewspage.com/n/Press+Releases/1zqwk4j9mx/ePRO-Patient-Diaries-and-eCOA-Global-Strategic.htm) | onenewspage.com | | 6/26/2024 | [**Harnessing the power of eCOA in clinical trials**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/harnessing-power-ecoa-clinical-trials-164227068.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 6/26/2024 | [**Harnessing the power of eCOA in clinical trials**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/harnessing-power-ecoa-clinical-trials-164227068.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Evidation**: A health engagement platform that utilizes electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) and wearable data to improve health measurement and understanding. - **uMotif**: A clinical technology company focused on enhancing patient engagement and data collection through electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) and electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOA). - **Canopy**: A healthcare technology company that focuses on Remote Therapeutic Monitoring and has demonstrated the effectiveness of ePROs in improving symptom detection. - **Cloudbyz**: A provider of EDC solutions that integrates ePRO, eConsent, and eCOA for streamlined data management in clinical trials. - **University of California, Irvine**: Conducted research to create a web-based ePRO tool to support cancer care for racial and ethnic minority patients. - **Statistics & Data Corporation (SDC)**: A provider of technology-enabled clinical trial services, including a new Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) ePRO solution aimed at improving trial efficiency. - **Medidata**: A leading provider of clinical trial solutions, known for its electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) platform. - **uMed**: A company that partners with initiatives like the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program to enhance data collection and research through electronic health records and patient-reported outcomes. - **Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust**: A pediatric hospital that has implemented the MEDITECH Expanse EPR system to improve patient care and clinician experience. - **OpenClinica**: A provider of clinical trial software solutions, including OpenClinica Share, which facilitates patient-reported outcomes and data sharing for research. - **Suvoda**: A company specializing in eCOA solutions, focusing on integrating electronic clinical outcome assessments into clinical trial processes. - **Optimizely**: A technology company that provides HIPAA-enabled PaaS and SaaS solutions for healthcare organizations. - **Sure Med Compliance**: A company focused on improving healthcare outcomes through patient engagement programs and advanced digital solutions. - **Zelta**: A cloud-based eClinical platform that enhances flexibility and efficiency in clinical trials across various research areas. - **Vannin Healthcare**: A leader in healthcare technology with its Electronic Patient Record system, Greencube, recognized for streamlining healthcare operations. - **Datacubed Health**: A company developing tailored solutions for data collection in clinical trials, enhancing the accuracy and relevance of captured data. - **Medrio**: Offers randomization and trial supply management solutions, enhancing clinical trial efficiency through technology. - **Adhere+**: A telehealth company that enhances patient engagement through its platform, now including a foreign language engine. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Medicus IT and EyeProGPO**: Medicus IT signed a strategic supplier agreement with EyeProGPO to enhance IT services in the ophthalmology sector. - **Medidata and Cogstate**: Collaborating to improve clinical trials for CNS diseases by integrating eCOA with digital cognitive assessments. - **Cart.com and Greenwing Technology**: Partnered to improve eProcurement efficiency for institutional buyers through advanced punchout integration. - **Sure Med Compliance and Valet Health**: A partnership to create a patient engagement program aimed at improving healthcare outcomes through advanced digital solutions. - **ArisGlobal and Sitero LLC**: Expanded their partnership to integrate Sitero's eClinical technology with ArisGlobal's LifeSphere R&D suite, enhancing data flow in drug development. - **uMed and GP2**: uMed partnered with the Global Parkinson's Genetics Program to provide genetic samples from its AccessPD cohort, enhancing data for Parkinson's research. - **uMotif and ClinOne**: A strategic partnership that culminated in uMotif's acquisition of ClinOne, enhancing capabilities in consent management and site productivity tools. - **Castor's 'Castor for Impact Program'**: Provides discounted access to clinical trial technology for organizations focused on health equity. - **Suvoda and Industry Experts**: Suvoda collaborates with industry experts to share insights on eCOA technology and strategies for clinical trials. - **Willowglade Technologies and Flatiron Health**: Partnering to enhance patient-centered care in oncology through the Unified Digital Patient Experience Platform. - **Clinion and various organizations**: Recognized for its contributions to clinical trial management and data collection, enhancing accessibility and efficiency. - **CobbleStone Software and Wound Care Advantage**: This partnership aims to improve contract management processes through CobbleStone's software, transitioning from manual to digital solutions. - **HealthTap and NaphCare**: A collaboration to provide virtual primary and urgent care in federal correctional systems, addressing healthcare needs for incarcerated individuals. - **Omega Healthcare and ColorTokens**: Omega Healthcare implemented ColorTokens' microsegmentation architecture to enhance security and mitigate data breach risks. - **Innovaccer and Cured**: Innovaccer's acquisition of Cured aims to strengthen its position in patient experience technology. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **ePRO Implementation**: The use of electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) is gaining traction in clinical trials, enhancing symptom detection and patient engagement. - **ePRO Tool for Cancer Care**: A web-based application developed by UC Irvine to allow patients to report health data in multiple languages, improving communication and symptom reporting. - **ePRO and eCOA Integration**: The integration of electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) and electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOA) is becoming essential in clinical trials to enhance patient engagement and data accuracy. - **ePRO Systems**: Studies show that implementing ePRO systems enhances communication between patients and physicians, particularly in cardiovascular care. - **ePRO Tool Development**: The University of California, Irvine developed a web-based ePRO tool for cancer patients to report symptoms in real-time, addressing disparities in symptom management. - **BYOD ePRO Solution**: SDC's new ePRO solution allows participants to use personal devices, aiming to eliminate paper usage and enhance trial efficiency. - **Market Growth**: The global ePRO market is projected to grow from approximately $1.8 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion by 2030, driven by advancements in mobile health applications and patient-centric approaches. - **MEDITECH Expanse EPR**: Alder Hey launched the MEDITECH Expanse EPR system to enhance real-time updates and comprehensive patient views for improved healthcare delivery. - **EPR System by NHS England**: An initiative to enhance access to health records within the justice system, focusing on interoperability and timely access to medical interventions. - **OpenClinica Share**: A mobile app that allows patients to share health records directly for clinical research, streamlining data transfer and reducing administrative burdens. - **Greencube by Vannin Healthcare**: An Electronic Patient Record system designed to improve care delivery and operational efficiency in healthcare organizations. - **HIPAA Compliance**: Optimizely's products are now HIPAA-enabled, allowing healthcare organizations to create secure digital experiences while adhering to regulatory standards. - **Virtual Clinical Trials**: The rise of virtual clinical trials, utilizing technologies like eConsent and telemedicine, is facilitating patient participation and data collection. - **Arcwell Platform**: An open-source platform that allows healthcare providers to design and deploy clinical trials, reducing vendor lock-in and total cost of ownership. - **Digital Data Collection**: Emerging as the fastest-growing decentralization method in clinical trials, with significant increases in trials utilizing this approach in 2023. - **Gamified Mobile Applications**: Innovative solutions developed to improve patient engagement and reduce dropout rates in clinical trials. - **Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCTs)**: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of DCTs, improving data collection and patient engagement. - **AI-Powered Clinical Assistant by Dictate.IT**: A technology that automates documentation processes, enhancing consultation efficiency and reducing administrative burdens. - **Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT)**: The adoption of DCTs is accelerating, driven by the need for patient-centric approaches and regulatory support, although challenges remain in implementation. - **SaaS in Clinical Trials**: SaaS solutions represent 30% of the clinical trial market, with significant growth projected by 2026, enhancing efficiency and data accuracy. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Patient Engagement in ePRO**: Ensuring effective patient engagement in ePRO systems is critical, as it directly impacts data quality and trial outcomes. - **Data Privacy**: As ePROs and digital health solutions become more prevalent, concerns regarding patient data privacy and security are increasingly significant. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensuring compliance with regulations while implementing ePRO systems in clinical trials. - **Patient Compliance**: Low compliance rates in electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePRO) can lead to increased costs and delayed market entry for clinical trials. - **Integration with Existing Systems**: The challenge of integrating new ePRO technologies with existing electronic health record systems remains a barrier for many healthcare organizations. - **Integration of EPR Systems**: The challenge of ensuring interoperability with existing healthcare systems to provide timely access to medical interventions. - **Data Standardization**: Challenges in managing and standardizing large volumes of patient data collected through eCOA systems. - **Patient Engagement**: Maintaining high levels of patient engagement remains a challenge despite technological advancements. - **Data Integrity**: Concerns regarding the integrity of data collected through decentralized clinical trials and the complexities of collaboration among various stakeholders. - **Data Integrity and Compliance**: Regulatory agencies are emphasizing the importance of data integrity in clinical trials, necessitating adherence to updated guidelines for electronic systems. - **Adoption Barriers for DCT**: Despite growing interest, the adoption of decentralized clinical trials faces challenges such as regulatory compliance and the need for new procedures for remote data collection. - **Adoption Barriers**: Despite the benefits of clinical trial software, adoption remains low due to insufficient digital infrastructure and high investment costs. - **Data Integration**: The high costs and labor-intensive processes of integrating disparate health-related datasets have hindered implementation, despite the potential benefits of generative AI. - **Compliance with Privacy Laws**: Organizations must navigate complex privacy laws, such as Texas HB 300, which imposes stricter requirements than HIPAA. - **Cybersecurity Risks**: The healthcare industry faces increasing cybersecurity threats, necessitating robust security measures to protect sensitive patient data. - **Disparities in Healthcare**: Racial and ethnic disparities in symptom management highlight the need for innovative solutions to improve health literacy and communication among patients. - **Healthcare Access for Incarcerated Individuals**: The need for ongoing medication management and mental health support for over 600,000 individuals released from correctional systems annually.