Abstract: A distributed clinical trial system that provides configurability, reusability and integration of randomization and inventory configurations for different clinical trials with various electronic data capture (EDC) systems. The distributed clinical trial system includes a method of dispensing medication in a multi-arm clinical trial. In accordance with the method a subject identifier and a trial identifier are received from an electronic data capture system. The trial identifier indicates the multi-arm clinical trial, and the subject identifier indicates a subject enrolled in the multi-arm clinical trial. An arm identifier is retrieved from a database based on the received subject identifier. The arm identifier indicates an arm in the multi-arm clinical trial to which the subject is assigned. Thereafter, treatment is determined for the arm identifier based on a treatment design previously configured for the multi-arm clinical trial.

Abstract: A distributed clinical trial system that provides configurability, reusability and integration of randomization for different clinical trials with various electronic data capture (EDC) systems. The distributed clinical trial system includes a method of randomizing subjects in a multi-arm clinical trial. In accordance with a method, a subject identifier and a trial identifier are received from an EDC system. The trial identifier indicates the multi-arm clinical trial and the subject identifier indicates a subject enrolled in the multi-arm clinical trial. A randomization design algorithm for the multi-arm clinical trial is retrieved from a database using the received trial identifier. The randomization design algorithm is executed.

Abstract: A distributed clinical trial system that provides configurability, reusability and integration of randomization and inventory configurations for different clinical trials with various electronic data capture (EDC) systems. The distributed clinical trial system includes a method of dispensing medication in a multi-arm clinical trial. In accordance with the method a subject identifier and a trial identifier are received from an electronic data capture system. The trial identifier indicates the multi-arm clinical trial, and the subject identifier indicates a subject enrolled in the multi-arm clinical trial. An arm identifier is retrieved from a database based on the received subject identifier. The arm identifier indicates an arm in the multi-arm clinical trial to which the subject is assigned. Thereafter, treatment is determined for the arm identifier based on a treatment design previously configured for the multi-arm clinical trial.

Abstract: A distributed clinical trial system that provides configurability, reusability and integration of randomization for different clinical trials with various electronic data capture (EDC) systems. The distributed clinical trial system includes a method of randomizing subjects in a multi-arm clinical trial. In accordance with a method, a subject identifier and a trial identifier are received from an EDC system. The trial identifier indicates the multi-arm clinical trial and the subject identifier indicates a subject enrolled in the multi-arm clinical trial. A randomization design algorithm for the multi-arm clinical trial is retrieved from a database using the received trial identifier. The randomization design algorithm is executed.

Abstract: A distributed clinical trial system that provides configurability, reusability and integration of randomization and inventory configurations for different clinical trials with various electronic data capture (EDC) systems. The distributed clinical trial system includes a method of randomizing subjects in a multi-arm clinical trial. In accordance with a method, a subject identifier and a trial identifier are received from an EDC system. The trial identifier indicates the multi-arm clinical trial and the subject identifier indicates a subject enrolled in the multi-arm clinical trial. A randomization design previously configured for the multi-arm clinical trial is retrieved from a database based on the received trial identifier. The subject identifier is assigned to an arm identifier of the multi-arm clinical trial based on the randomization design. The arm identifier indicates an arm of the multi-arm clinical trial to which the subject has been assigned.

Abstract: A distributed clinical trial system that provides configurability, reusability and integration of randomization and inventory configurations for different clinical trials with various electronic data capture (EDC) systems. The distributed clinical trial system includes a method of randomizing subjects in a multi-arm clinical trial. In accordance with a method, a subject identifier and a trial identifier are received from an EDC system. The trial identifier indicates the multi-arm clinical trial and the subject identifier indicates a subject enrolled in the multi-arm clinical trial. A randomization design previously configured for the multi-arm clinical trial is retrieved from a database based on the received trial identifier. The subject identifier is assigned to an arm identifier of the multi-arm clinical trial based on the randomization design. The arm identifier indicates an arm of the multi-arm clinical trial to which the subject has been assigned.

Abstract: An apparatus for washing at least one item, comprising a frame having a dome shape when viewed from its end, and a generally triangular or concave shape when viewed from its side; and a flow through mesh on the frame which allows washing fluid (generally water) to freely flow to and from the item being washed; the apparatus having an opening through which the at least one item to be washed can be placed into and removed from the apparatus. The frame may have an endless pocket; and a stiffener disposed within the pocket, the stiffener having a length exceeding that of the endless pocket, so that blunted ends of the stiffener overlap each other within the pocket. Pockets with strips make the side panels strong and resilient, protecting the items to be washed.

Abstract: A container having a generally circular bottom, an outer, continuous wall, a spring for supporting the outer wall in a generally cylindrical form, and a circular top with an opening therein through which articles to be stored or carried may pass through. The bottom is configured with a water drainage hole, so that water that does not escape through the mesh may nevertheless drain from the container. Internal partitions may be provided to help organize item to be carried or stored in the container.