Why Central Monitoring is the best strategy

In clinical trials, efficient and effective data monitoring is vital. Traditional on-site methods are steadily being replaced by more sophisticated centralized approaches, with the draft version of ICH GCP E6(R3) published in May 2023 highlighting this shift. Today, we'll delve into two prominent monitoring strategies: Central Monitoring and Central Statistical Monitoring, along with the value of using a central monitoring platform. Both support the implementation of Risk-Based Quality Management (#RBQM) strategies, but we would argue that Central Monitoring is the best approach.