Telemedicine in France: A review of registered clinical trials from 2000 to 2015

The objectives of the studies were primarily treatment based with all having efficacy and/or safety endpoints. Sixteen trials were in the recruiting phase, 12 were completed and four were terminated before the date of completion. The main telemedicine activities in the studies involved telemonitoring (n =28), teleconsultation (n =7) and tele-expertise (n =3). Ten medical specialties were represented in the trials with a key focus on cardiology, endocrinology and pulmonology. Discussion and conclusions Telemedicine clinical trials have increased in France most evidently since 2011. The use of an open clinical trials database enabled characteristics to be described. A telemedicine registry may be necessary to improve future research as well as to enhance evidence-informed health policies regarding telemedicine activities in France.
Source: European Research in Telemedicine - Category: Information Technology Source Type: research