eSource Purpose Is Not Just To Complete The EDC

Central eSource transforms data capture from a passive, back-end chore into an active, real-time quality and compliance engine—delivering benefits that extend well beyond faster EDC feeds and reduced SDV. Unlike the EDC, which serves as a secondary data repository, Central eSource enables real-time, protocol-guided data capture at the point of care. This contemporaneous documentation supports protocol compliance by embedding workflow instructions and edit checks directly into the clinical workflow, ensuring that sites collect data consistently and accurately across all study locations.

Moreover, Central eSource dramatically accelerates site readiness and enrollment. By eliminating the time-intensive process of manual source worksheet creation—often requiring 35+ hours of coordinator effort—sites using CRIO’s Central eSource enrolled their first patient an average of 41 days sooner and achieved 40% higher overall enrollment compared to non-eSource sites. This head start extends the recruiting window and shortens the site’s learning curve, driving greater operational efficiency.

Finally, Central eSource revolutionizes remote monitoring. With continuous access to source data, monitors can perform source data review (SDR) in near real-time, identifying protocol deviations, compliance gaps, and safety issues far earlier than traditional monitoring models allow. Ultimately, Central eSource delivers enhanced data integrity, faster study execution, and streamlined compliance—proving it is much more than an EDC integration tool.