Integrative Medicine Research

Volume 4, Issue 1, Supplement, May 2015, Pages 133

Open Access

P5.024

Monitoring across sites - An example of the TEA IS CHAI (Tennis Elbow Acupuncture-International Study)

• Christopher Zaslawski^1, ,
• Zhang Shi Ping²,
• Marcus Gadau²,
• Christine Berle¹,
• Weihong Li¹,
• Sergio Bengrazi³,
• Wang Fuchun⁴

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doi:10.1016/j.imr.2015.04.251

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Purpose: Multisite studies are not commonly used for acupuncture research, especially international studies that involve international partners. This presentation looks at a recent example of monitoring multiple international sites in a randomised controlled trial of acupuncture for the treatment of lateral elbow pain.

Methods: The use of technologies allows a unique way to record, upload and evaluate procedures required to be standardised to ensure common protocols and procedures.

Results: A review of this novel approach to trial monitoring showed some effective strategies using cloud and digital technologies but also some problems.

Conclusion: International multisite clinical trials should consider the use of emerging technologies such as digital clouds to monitor compliance with protocols and standardisation of procedures.

Contact: Christopher Zaslawski, Chris.Zaslawski@uts.edu.au

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