Preclarus

Preclarus is a proprietary web-based lab data management system from PPD Laboratory services, designed to provide project teams with real-time access to lab data, facilitating accurate and informed decision-making. It supports fast and accurate study startups by integrating laboratory and clinical data in real time.

The Preclarus central lab database offers real-time access to lab data and results, managing every aspect of central lab clinical trials. It features a single global database that eliminates the need for data merging and harmonization, simplifying protocol definitions to improve database quality and shorten startup timelines. Interactive portals and dashboards allow study sponsors, investigators, and project teams to monitor study-wide data in real time.

Key features include:

• A Decision Console that provides a comprehensive business intelligence portal with access to dashboards, reports, KPIs, and links to other data systems.
• Interactive dashboards that offer insightful data visualizations and transparent access to clinical trial operations and patient data.
• An investigator site portal with electronic requisitioning to strengthen the chain of custody and provide full visibility of samples in real time.
• Streamlined sample shipping management, including automatic shipping cart creation, consolidated shipments, 24/7 shipment tracking, and chain of custody maintenance.

The Preclarus mobile app extends the functionality of the desktop version to mobile devices, allowing investigators to access real-time test results and study tools anytime, anywhere.

Additional features include a lab data portal for 24/7 access to study-wide data, a virtual biorepository for specimen tracking, and a third-party lab portal to streamline lab activities. The patient portal and app enhance the clinical trial experience by reducing patient burden and minimizing errors.

Preclarus dashboards offer extensive reporting capabilities, integrating data from laboratories, operations teams, and clinical trial sites. The project management dashboard provides dynamic visualizations for proactive study management, while the site performance dashboard helps sponsors monitor compliance at study and site levels.