"The Role of Digital Technology in Modernizing Clinical Trials: Opportunities and Challenges" (KEY IJP************076)

• Mrs. Snehal Trimbak Daud,Prof.vaibhav M Patil,Mrs.esther Swapnil Chopade ,Mr. Swapnil Sanjay Chopade ,Mr.akshay Uttareshwar Landge,Mr.aniket Ramesh Borge

Abstract

The clinical trial process is a critical component of drug development, ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of new therapies. However, traditional clinical trial models face persistent challenges, including high costs, lengthy timelines, and difficulties in patient recruitment and retention. The advent of digital technology has emerged as a transformative force, offering innovative solutions to these long-standing issues.This review examines the role of digital technology in modernizing clinical trials, highlighting key advancements such as wearable devices, telemedicine, electronic health records, and artificial intelligence. These tools enable decentralized trial designs, real-time data collection, and enhanced patient engagement, creating opportunities for greater efficiency, inclusivity, and adaptability in clinical research.Despite its transformative potential, the integration of digital technology introduces challenges, including data privacy concerns, regulatory complexities, and the digital divide that may exclude certain patient populations. Addressing these challenges is crucial to fully harness the benefits of digital innovation in clinical trials.This article provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and challenges associated with digital technology in clinical trials, offering insights into its role in shaping the future of drug development and personalized medicine.