Medical imaging has always been a critical component in evaluating trial endpoints, particularly in studies involving oncology, cardiology, and musculoskeletal disorders. However, traditional imaging workflows—often disconnected from core study platforms—have created unnecessary friction, inefficiency, and risk in clinical trial execution.
With the evolution of Mednet’s DICOM Imaging functionality, those pain points are being directly addressed. Mednet’s approach enables sponsors, CROs, and adjudication committees to access and review imaging data directly within the iMednet platform—eliminating the need for third-party portals, external viewers, or duplicative data transfers.
A Modern Imaging Workflow—Built In
Historically, imaging data would be stored outside of core EDC systems, requiring users to log into separate portals to upload or view scans. This created logistical bottlenecks, delays in decision-making, and frequent misalignments between imaging and case report form (CRF) data.
Fully integrated with iMednet EDC and powered by Emergent Connect, the iMednet Imaging solution embeds image ingestion, review, and analysis within the same unified environment used for data capture, monitoring, and adjudication. The imaging functionality supports automatic DICOM uploads from imaging sites or core labs, storing files in a compliant and secure repository that’s immediately accessible to authorized stakeholders.
Key capabilities include:
- Direct DICOM ingestion and rendering inside the iMednet platform.
- Secure image routing to adjudicators, configured per study protocol.
- Integrated review tools, eliminating the need for third-party viewers.
- Audit trails and compliance tracking, tied directly to adjudication activity.
This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about regulatory readiness, data integrity, and efficiency.
Bridging the Imaging-Adjudication Gap
DICOM Imaging within iMednet isn’t simply an upload utility. It’s engineered to enhance adjudication workflows by tightly coupling image access with CRF data, eligibility criteria, and protocol-defined decision trees. This allows adjudicators to render endpoint determinations with full context—without toggling between systems or risking version mismatches.
“Adjudicators make better decisions when they’re reviewing images in the context of the patient’s overall clinical profile—not as a standalone file in a vacuum,” explains Jody Mehl, who regularly consults on imaging workflow optimization. “With iMednet, we can route the right image to the right reviewer at the right time—fully integrated with structured data—without compromising compliance.”
Purpose-Built for Sponsors, CROs, and Adjudication Committees
Unlike generic imaging repositories or standalone adjudication tools, Mednet’s platform is purpose-built for clinical research workflows. It unifies data management, imaging, and adjudication within a validated environment that meets GCP, 21 CFR Part 11, and GDPR requirements.
This functionality is especially impactful for:
- Sponsors looking to reduce reliance on multiple vendors and systems.
- CROs seeking faster turnaround and fewer delays in endpoint adjudication.
- Adjudication committees requiring compliant, timely access to image data.
With DICOM Imaging now fully stabilized and deployed across live studies, Mednet is empowering trial teams to reimagine what adjudication can look like when imaging data is no longer a separate, manual process—but an integrated, intelligent part of a unified workflow.
To explore how Mednet’s DICOM Imaging solution can modernize your adjudication strategy, contact us to schedule a personalized walkthrough with our solutions team.