Complex Ophthalmic Imaging Solutions

Solution

MERIT’s exceptional reading center services for ophthalmic imaging can be easily configured to meet sponsor and study requirements. Our EXCELSIOR™ platform was employed by our team of experienced experts to help the sponsor flawlessly manage all facets of the study.

• TIME-SENSITIVE QUALITY CHECKS & DICOM STANDARDIZATION: With numerous sites and diverse imaging equipment, the success of this trial was dependent on time-sensitive quality checks and DICOM conversion for the partner Reading Center to grade quickly per the trial protocol. The timely quality checks and DICOM standardization was empowered by EXCELSIOR™, our secure cloud-based software application, which was specifically built for supporting image data collection and management
• DIRECT, EFFICIENT, & TRANSPARENT PROCESSES: Our team of experts provided efficient management of services with Reading Center and CRO partners. We received messages directly from our data acquisition platform which empowered smoother tracking of images. Immediate QC enabled quick confirmation that images were acquired correctly. Prompt feedback to the sites proactively prevented further images from being acquired incorrectly
• REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE UPDATES: MERIT offered real-time snapshots of trial performance, allowing stakeholders at multiple locations to work concordantly with diverse images. Our advanced reporting functions and access to expert analysis helped study teams track, organize, visualize, and understand this study data
• ROBUST TRAINING & CERTIFICATION: MERIT ensured all sites were qualified, trained, and able to acquire and submit patient timepoints correctly. We have a proven in-depth process for training and certifying sites, assuring that the data was correctly acquired and reviewed
• QUALITY ASSURANCE & COMPLIANCE: Adherence to regulatory controls and quality policies and procedures reduced the risk of manual error and increased the transparency and reliability of trial data

Results & highlights

• RAPID TURNAROUND TIME: Efficient, quick turnaround times for image processing and grading, including 48-hour turnaround for eligibility. On average, the results of the eligibility visits were determined within 6 hours
• COMPLEX COORDINATION OF SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, AND IMAGING MODALITIES: MERIT successfully managed multiple Reading Centers, harmonized imaging data from many manufacturers, and evaluated various imaging modalities
• VOLUME OF DATA SERIES: There were 82,448 total data series processed and reviewed for this study. MERIT ensured thorough and punctual quality control, enabling the partner Reading Center to quickly grade per the trial protocol