Interactive response technology (IRT)

In Data & data management

Also known as: IWRS, IVRS, RTSM

Interactive response technology is the system that assigns participants to treatment arms and manages drug supply at sites. It performs the randomization, tells the site which kit number to dispense, and tracks stock and expiry. In a blinded trial it is also the system that holds the code and can release it in an emergency.

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