Clinical Trial Management System
Clinical trial management system for U.S. laboratories built on Go and GraphQL
Real-time lab results delivery
HIPAA-compliant data handling
Secure patient data management
Technology Stack
The Challenge
U.S. healthcare laboratories needed a modern clinical trial management system (CTMS) to:
- Manage clinical trial data and protocols at scale
- Track patient enrollment and trial progress
- Deliver lab results in real-time to researchers
- Maintain strict HIPAA compliance for patient information
- Integrate with existing laboratory information systems
My Solution
I built a GraphQL-powered clinical trial management system using Go backend services, designed for compliance from day one.
Core Features
🔬 Laboratory Management
- Sample tracking and chain of custody
- Lab result management and distribution
- Quality control and validation workflows
- Equipment calibration tracking
📊 Clinical Trials
- Trial protocol management
- Patient enrollment and tracking
- Data collection and reporting
- Regulatory submission preparation
⚡ Real-Time Results
GraphQL subscriptions deliver lab results instantly to providers and patients. No polling, no delays - results appear the moment they’re validated.
🔐 HIPAA Compliance
- Encrypted PHI data at rest and in transit
- Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Comprehensive audit logging
- BAA-compliant architecture
📱 Multi-Platform Access
Responsive web interface plus mobile apps for iOS and Android. Lab technicians, providers, and patients all have appropriate access levels.
Technical Architecture
Backend:
- Go microservices for performance
- GraphQL API for flexible queries
- PostgreSQL with row-level security
- Redis for caching and sessions
Frontend:
- Vue.js responsive web interface
- Real-time subscriptions
- Progressive web app (PWA)
- Mobile-first design
Infrastructure:
- Docker containerization
- Kubernetes orchestration
- Automated backups
- Multi-region deployment
Security:
- TLS 1.3 for all communications
- JWT-based authentication
- Role-based authorization
- Automated security scanning
Impact & Results
✓ Real-time delivery - Results available within seconds of validation
✓ HIPAA certified - Passed healthcare compliance audits
✓ Improved efficiency - 60% faster result turnaround time
✓ Better UX - Providers and patients access data easily
✓ Scalable - Handles thousands of tests daily
Use Cases
- Routine Labs - Blood work, urinalysis, metabolic panels
- Specialized Testing - Genetic testing, pathology, toxicology
- Clinical Trials - Phase I-IV trial data management
- Research Labs - Academic and pharmaceutical research
The platform enables laboratories to deliver results faster, maintain compliance with healthcare regulations, and provide better service to healthcare providers and patients.