What is clinical trial risk based monitoring?

Clinical Trial Risk Based Monitoring (RBM) is a strategy used in clinical research to prioritize and focus monitoring activities on the most critical risks to patient safety and data integrity. Instead of monitoring every data point equally, RBM uses data analytics and risk assessment tools to identify which sites, processes, or data require more attention. This approach increases efficiency, reduces costs, and helps ensure that potential issues are detected and addressed promptly. RBM is supported by regulatory agencies and is increasingly adopted in both large and small clinical trials.