Clinical Trials and Centralized Peak Flow

Lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, and emphysema decrease a patient’s air flow by narrowing or blocking the airways during exhalation. Peak flow is a simple, non-invasive and inexpensive method to measure the function of the airway. Biomedical Systems recommends using an electronic peak flow meter with integrated text based diary for clinical trials for home peak flow data capture. Recent studies have shown a 89% patient compliance rate for patients using this type system as compared to a 44% compliance rate for patients using manual diaries.†
^{† “Analysis of Peak Flow Monitoring When Recording of Data is Electronic”by Reddel, Toelle, Marks, Ware, Jenkins, Woolcock.}

Biomedical Systems experienced team of Project Managers and Respiratory Therapists will work with you every step of the way to make your study smooth and seamless. In addition to excellent, professional customer service, your study
will receive:
 • Customized software designed to meet Sponsor
    protocol requirements, ensure data security and
    automatically transmit data. Capabilities include
    protocol-specific software development and
    technical review of peak flow data.
 • Tracking for acute allergy episodes as well as
    safety monitoring
 • Standardized equipment, operating procedures
    and comprehensive quality control procedures
    generate accurate, reliable data
 • Site equipment includes laptop computer, modem
    and electronic peak flow devices
 • Protocol-specific training manual clarifies process
 • Manual and electronic quality control checks