Better Raters, Smarter eCOA, Stronger Data

    Join this expert on-demand webinar to explore how structured rater training and integrated eCOA solutions can reduce variability in CNS trials, improve data consistency, and support more reliable outcomes and inspection readiness.

    08 July 2026
    2pm - 3pm BST
    UK, Europe & US

Speakers

Peter Dorrington
Host/Moderator
Executive Leaders Network

As host and moderator, Peter will lead the session, facilitating expert discussion and ensuring a valuable experience, with opportunities for participants to ask questions and engage.

Daniel Herron
Global VP, Digital Health
RWS Group

With a strong focus on strategic initiatives and building trusted customer relationships, Dan leads efforts to bring innovative technology solutions to life sciences organisations, helping accelerate better outcomes for patients worldwide.

Estelle Haenel
Chief Medical Officer
Kayentis

Joined Kayentis as Chief Medical Officer in 2019 – She has 25+ years of experience in pre-clinical and clinical research in Top 5 Pharma and Biotech companies. A Doctor of Pharmacy, Estelle also has Masters in Endocrinology and Cellular Interaction and a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Better Raters, Smarter eCOA, Stronger Data: Tackling Variability in CNS Clinical Trials

Enhancing data reliability in neuroscience studies through structured rater training and integrated eCOA solutions. Central Nervous System (CNS) clinical trials are among the most complex to execute, with subjective endpoints and rater-dependent assessments introducing significant variability into study data. This variability can compromise data quality, increase operational burden, and ultimately impact the success of the trial.

In this session, we will explore practical strategies to designing and delivering rater training that supports consistency across sites and reduces operational burden. We will discuss how structured, scalable rater training programs, combined with strong oversight and governance, can enhance consistency, reduce rework, and support more predictable study outcomes. A key focus will also be on the critical role of eCOA platforms in this ecosystem. We will illustrate how flexible, study-adapted eCOA solutions, can align training, assessment workflow, and data capture in real-world conditions. By bridging the gap between training and execution, eCOA integration helps ensure data consistency from the first patient visit through to database lock.

Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to design more robust, integrated approaches to rater management and data collection; ultimately supporting higher-quality data and more confident decision-making in CNS trials.

Key Takeaways:

  • Proven approaches to reducing rater variability in complex CNS studies.
  • Considerations for scaling training globally, across sites and regions.
  • The role of structured training and oversight in improving consistency.
  • Why alignment between training and eCOA data capture is critical to data quality.
  • How flexible eCOA platforms support real-world execution and consistency.
  • Practical levers to improve eCOA study delivery performance and enhance inspection readiness.

Good news: This is an on-demand virtual event that can be attended from the comfort of your office/home, eliminating the need to travel. By choosing to attend this virtual event, you are contributing to a more sustainable future while still benefiting from valuable industry insights.