RealTime-CTMS for iPhone

Quick summary

RealTime-CTMS is a free iPhone application from RealTime Software Solutions LLC that serves as both a learning tool and a point-of-reference for clinical trial site staff. The app bundles clinical trial management functionality with electronic document workflows and source-data capture, all designed for use on mobile devices (with some services available on desktop).

Main components

• eSOURCE — Mobile and desktop tools for capturing visit data, dictating notes by voice, and electronically signing lab records and other source documents.
• CTMS — A complete study-management suite including a scheduling calendar, participant profiles, enrollment tracking, and contact lists for each study.
• eDOCS — Secure access to regulatory files for assigned studies with biometric eSignature support (fingerprint or face recognition) for on-the-go signing.

Study scheduling and recruitment

RealTime-CTMS provides a centralized calendar for planning visits and managing study timelines. Each participant has a profile that staff can view and update, and enrollments are tracked within the system. When patients are referred to a study, referrals are routed into the application’s Study Recruitment Roster so site personnel receive timely notifications and can follow up.

Key capabilities:

• Visit and appointment management, with clear enrollment status indicators.
• Integrated referral handling that feeds the recruitment roster for site staff alerts.
• Participant contact and study assignment management to streamline follow-up.

Electronic documents and signatures

The app’s document module offers mobile access to regulatory materials tied to the studies a user is assigned. Signatures can be applied using device biometrics, reducing the need for paper and simplifying regulatory workflows while maintaining a secure audit trail.

Highlights:

• Biometric eSignatures (fingerprint or facial recognition) for quick, secure approvals.
• Mobile access to study-specific regulatory documents for remote review and signing.
• Audit-ready tracking of document access and signature events.

Mobile data capture and desktop support

RealTime-CTMS supports data collection across devices. While many features are optimized for iPhone use, several eSource capabilities are also accessible from desktop workstations. The app lets users capture visit-level data, dictate clinical notes, and apply electronic signatures to lab and source documents directly from their mobile device.

Included functions:

• Voice dictation for clinical notes to speed documentation.
• Electronic signing of lab results and other source records.
• Cross-platform availability so staff can work on mobile or desktop as needed.

Suggested free alternative

Docon for Patients — a free app recommended as an alternative for patient-facing activities and simple study referral workflows. It may be useful for sites seeking a lightweight, patient-oriented companion tool alongside or in place of more comprehensive CTMS solutions.