Clinical Site Management

Even before a study begins, MMI works closely with sites to ensure that they understand and are able to execute the imaging requirements for the study. Our Site Screening, Training, and Qualification programs provide our clients with the assurance that their sites are prepared and ready to collect high quality images!

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Alignment of Image Acquisition Standards in Multi-Center Studies

At MMI, we believe the recipe for quality data is driven by site compliance. Collecting consistent high quality imaging across all sites in a multi-center clinical trial is critical to ensure homogeneity in the dataset for an accurate evaluation of imaging outcomes. MMI offers site screening, training, and qualification services as part of our clinical site management services prior to the start of a study, to make sure sites understand and appreciate the imaging requirements before subject enrollment begins.

At MMI, we believe the recipe for quality data is driven by site compliance. Collecting consistent high quality imaging across all sites in a multi-center clinical trial is critical

to ensure homogeneity in the dataset for an accurate evaluation of imaging outcomes. MMI offers site screening, training, and qualification services as part of our clinical site management services prior to the start of a study, to make sure sites understand and appreciate the imaging requirements before subject enrollment begins.

During site screening, MMI verifies that each study site can reliably support the imaging requirements of your trial. We will gather information on site staffing, infrastructure, and capabilities through a site screening questionnaire. Our goal is to identify sites that have the technical capabilities to consistently acquire and transfer high-quality imaging to MMI for further processing.

During site training, our experienced Technical Services staff will develop custom site training materials based on the imaging protocols developed for the study. MMI places an emphasis on the similarities and differences in the image acquisition requirements for the research study relative to standard-of-care protocols. Depending on the scope and complexity of the trial, we will administer the training via web conferencing, delivery of electronic content for self-paced review, and/or onsite instruction. After training, MMI will continually monitor the sites for ongoing compliance to the imaging protocols.

In the final step of site qualification, MMI verifies that sample imaging collected by each site meet predetermined quality standards specific to the study. The sample imaging may be collected from volunteer subject or phantom scans, depending on the study requirements. As needed, we provide feedback on image quality and compliance to the imaging protocol, and suggestions on acquisition technique to ensure homogeneity across sites.

WHAT WE OFFER

Multi-Faceted Approach to Ensuring High Quality Imaging Prior to Study Start

Site screening questionnaire development and distribution

Customized site training materials

Practical tips and guidance on best practices for image protocol compliance

Guidance on the purpose and use of applicable calibration and positioning devices

Training on QA phantom setup, scan acquisition, and QA scan analysis

Pilot uploads of test images to check for IT constraints and proper transfer

Review of test images to ensure protocol compliance

Site feedback on acquisition technique and image quality, prior to first subject enrollment

Site training records

How can we help?

Homogenize image quality for your study through MMI’s proactive site management and training!

Need assistance identifying sites that can manage your unique imaging needs?

Struggled with image quality or poor outcomes in previous studies?

Is imaging part of your primary or secondary endpoints?

Let MMI provide insights into your clinical study imaging.

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