Ethics committees, known globally as Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), Research Ethics Committees (RECs) or similar, are the cornerstone of clinical trial integrity. Their work ensures that research is conducted ethically, safely, and with full respect for participants’ rights.
But while trials have evolved significantly through digital transformation, many ethics review processes remain stuck in outdated workflows.
Document submissions via email. Version tracking in spreadsheets. Voting by email or printed forms. Manual archiving of resolutions. These methods are no longer sustainable, especially in multi-centre or international trials, where consistency and traceability are essential.
That’s where digital platforms come in.
Why modernise?
Shifting from manual to digital oversight isn’t just about speed, it’s about clarity, security and collaboration.
- Ethics committees gain better visibility into ongoing reviews
- Researchers submit protocols and amendments in one central place
- Sponsors and CROs receive faster decisions with full transparency
- All parties benefit from improved regulatory compliance and traceable audit trails
How Xolomon supports ethical oversight
At Xolomon, we’ve developed an ethics committee platform that simplifies the entire review process, without compromising its rigour.
Key features include:
- A secure portal for protocol and document submission
- Role-based access for reviewers, researchers and sponsors
- Real-time status updates and decision tracking
- Digital signing and archiving of resolutions
- Full compliance with GDPR and global regulatory standards
This isn’t about removing human judgement. It’s about removing unnecessary admin, so committees can focus on what really matters.
Xolomon: making research accessible
Ethics committees can handle more reviews in less time. Researchers stay informed without chasing updates. And patients gain faster access to safe, ethically reviewed treatments.
By modernising ethical oversight, we’re not just improving efficiency. We’re enabling better, faster research, backed by strong governance from day one.
