Abstract

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A crucial component of the contemporary Clinical research system is clinical data management, or CDM. It guarantees the accuracy, consistency, and security of patient data gathered from clinics, sites, and research projects. Current CDM systems frequently face persistent issues such fragmented data storage, restricted collaboration, security threats, and difficulties safeguarding patient consent and privacy. With its safe and decentralized nature, blockchain technology provides a solution to these problems. A clear framework for incorporating blockchain technology into the upcoming generation of CDM systems is presented in this paper. The proposed approach makes use of smart contracts to control patient consent along with data access, distributed data storage, and common protocols for sharing data between clinical trials, medical imaging platforms, and electronic health records (EHR). The study presents a cohesive framework aimed at enhancing data security, transparency, and operational effectiveness by examining current research and design concepts. Comparative analyses reveal that blockchain-based CDM systems outperform conventional models in terms of data integrity, privacy protection, and dependable traceability. 

Keywords: Manage Clinical Research Data