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Erschienen in: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 4/2021

14.10.2020 | Review-Computer Engineering and Computer Science

Applications of Blockchain Technology in Clinical Trials: Review and Open Challenges

verfasst von: Ilhaam A. Omar, Raja Jayaraman, Khaled Salah, Ibrar Yaqoob, Samer Ellahham

Erschienen in: Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering | Ausgabe 4/2021

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Abstract

Blockchain technology has disclosed unprecedented opportunities in the healthcare sector by unlocking the true value of interoperability. Specifically, the striking features of blockchain technology, such as data provenance, transparency, decentralized transaction validation, and immutability, can help to compensate for stringent data management issues (e.g., patient recruitment, persistent monitoring, data management, and data analytics and accurate reporting) in clinical trials (CTs). Although several research studies show that blockchain solutions help to improve patient retention, data integrity, privacy and ensure CTs compliance with regulatory policies, a comprehensive survey on this topic is lacking. In this survey, we provide insights into the adoption of blockchain technology in CTs. We categorize and classify the literature by devising a meticulous taxonomy of the decentralized tasks of CT and practices based on indispensable parameters. Furthermore, we provide insights on works in progress toward deploying blockchain solutions in CTs. Finally, we identify and discuss several challenges that hinder the successful implementation of blockchain technologies in CTs.

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Metadaten
Titel
Applications of Blockchain Technology in Clinical Trials: Review and Open Challenges
verfasst von
Ilhaam A. Omar
Raja Jayaraman
Khaled Salah
Ibrar Yaqoob
Samer Ellahham
Publikationsdatum
14.10.2020
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering / Ausgabe 4/2021
Print ISSN: 2193-567X
Elektronische ISSN: 2191-4281
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-020-04989-3

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