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                                A new model for 
                                conducting clinical research programs in the 
                                future is beginning to evolve which will 
                                emphasize collaboration, interdependency, and 
                                close interactive sharing of information among 
                                the various stakeholders in the research 
                                process. The model will minimize redundancies, 
                                transcriptions, and data conversions in a 
                                continuous data flow, simplifying the data 
                                clarification process, and using the "best fit" 
                                technology tool for capturing and accessing 
                                clinical information. A generic data repository 
                                based upon evolving ICH/FDA data standards and 
                                the current state of alternative data capture 
                                technologies are reviewed. |