PPD Launches CTM App

PPD, Inc. has launched its new Clinical Trials Mobile application for use on Apple iPad and Apple iPhone devices to help potential clinical research participants and investigators find clinical trials across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

According to a PPD statement, the app provides quick and advanced keyword search menus, allowing users to search the U.S. National Library of Medicine ClinicalTrials.gov database of more than 100,000 global clinical trials. Users can customize their search by location, gender, age and other search criteria. The application gives users details about specific trials such as eligibility criteria, trial locations and contact information. Trial searches can be saved for future reference and detailed trial information can be sent via email.

In addition, investigators and potential U.S.-based clinical trial participants can register in PPD’s ClinicalTrials.com database to be alerted as new clinical trials become available that meet their specific criteria. The app is downloadable via Apple’s iTunes store.

“Mobile devices have become important tools for potential patients and investigators in their search for clinical trials targeted toward a specific disease,” said Mike Wilkinson, Ph.D., executive vice president and chief information officer for PPD. “PPD is focused on delivering new technologies that educate these groups about the opportunities available to them and making the search for finding clinical trials an easier, more efficient process.”