Bridging The Gap: EHR To EDC Integration In Clinical Trials - Reality Check

The promise of seamlessly mapping data directly from Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems has captured the attention of clinical research professionals worldwide. On paper, the benefits are compelling: dramatically reduced on-site monitoring requirements, streamlined source data verification (SDV), enhanced data quality through elimination of manual transcription errors, and significant reduction in administrative burden on research sites. 

But, is direct EHR-to-EDC mapping the game-changer we've been waiting for, or will widespread implementation require a more nuanced understanding of site data collection practices and systems? Besides EHR solutions, industry-specific eSource solutions have become increasingly popular, and these solutions could complement, not supplant, the current effort to integrate EHR with EDC systems.