Pfizer selects TailWind Solutions software for clinical trials

"We are very pleased that Pfizer Pharmaceuticals chose to begin their deployment of our flagship software product, FieldSpace, in a key clinical trial study," said David Koehn, CEO of TailWind Solutio

By Editor on Feb 15, 2004

"We are very pleased that Pfizer Pharmaceuticals chose to begin their deployment of our flagship software product, FieldSpace, in a key clinical trial study," said David Koehn, CEO of TailWind Solutions. "Using FieldSpace, clinicians at remote locations around the world who are occasionally connected to a network, can stay current on ever changing protocols during drug trials. FieldSpace automatically updates protocol documents and clinicians return completed online forms that can then be integrated into ongoing data aggregation. The expectation is that Pfizer will expedite the deployment and collection of compliance related documents to and from the field."

"A large part of the cost of clinical trials today is due to paper-based processes resulting in delays and time lost," said Iain Gillott, Principal of iGillottResearch, a market research consultancy based in Austin, Texas. "FieldSpace reduces the time lost in printing and shipping the protocols and the associated updates required throughout the clinical trial process. The automation of this process can save tens of millions of dollars, by reducing the time taken to complete the trial, thereby bringing drugs to market sooner."

According to TailWind, Pfizer chose FieldSpace because the product meets FDA Section 21 Part 11 requirements, and because its implementation does not place undo stress on their IT department.

"We provide a browser-based, client-centered architecture that easily integrates into all backend server technologies, regardless of configuration" said Koehn. "FieldSpace enables digital files to be automatically downloaded, stored and accessed on any laptop, even when occasionally connected to a network, and then viewed when convenient. FieldSpace is the ideal solution for busy clinicians. Additionally, due to FieldSpace's encryption technology, HIPAA compliance for patient confidentiality is secured."