The Basics of BYOD: eCOA and the Patient's Phone

<p>Introduction [00:45]</p><p>Ken Faulkner and Katarina Krosback explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in eCOA clinical trials, as well as the current regulatory perspective. In this episode we discuss the future hold of BYOD, the value of patients using their own devices and the technology needed for BYOD trials.</p><p>What does “BYOD” mean in the context of a clinical trial? [03:33]</p><p>In BYOD, or bring your own device, the patient uses their own cell phone to complete their reports. This simplifies the process for patients, who are already very familiar with using their cell phones to complete a number of tasks, and makes it easier for them to remember to participate. BYOD has not yet extended to devices other than cell phones.</p><p>What are the benefits of a BYOD trial? [05:05]</p><p>There are two main benefits of BYOD: familiarity and simplicity. Because patients are already familiar with the device and carry it around constantly, it’s muc...