08/28/2025
🔬 Regulatory Update: FDA Final Guidance on Decentralized Trials
Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) are no longer just a concept. They are now a regulatory reality. The FDA has released final guidance outlining how sponsors and investigators must adapt trial design and documentation for decentralized settings.
Key takeaways for medical writers:
• 📑 Clearly document remote data collection methods and data origin
• 🧪 Define responsibilities for investigators vs. technology providers
• 🏥 Maintain clarity on which visits are remote vs. on-site in protocols and schedules of activities
• 🔎 Ensure documents are inspection-ready despite distributed trial models
At Eloquimed, we help biotech teams adapt protocols, IBs, and CSRs to meet these evolving expectations while keeping submissions compliant and timelines intact.
👉 Is your team preparing for a decentralized trial? Let’s talk about how writing strategy can keep you ahead.