Integrating clinical trial data for decision making via web services.

Conducting clinical trials involves processing a large amount of data generated at different stages of the studies. Such data come from a variety of sources and numerous decisions are made based upon the data to ensure the quality and integrity of the study. The multiplicity of data source poses challenges in making decisions in a timely manner. We designed a solution, called Clinical Trial Console, using Web services, an open standard for programmatic interfaces over the internet based upon XML and other internet protocols, to provide an integrated view of clinical trial data that facilitates prompt decision making.