What Is Electronic Data Capture And How Does It Simplify Data Management To Accelerate Success?

By Laura Acosta, VP of Product Management, eClinical Division

Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems play a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency of data collection, management, and analysis in clinical trials. By digitizing case report forms and enabling remote access via Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models, EDC minimizes manual entry errors and ensures data quality through customizable electronic case report forms (eCRFs) with built-in validation. Complementing EDC, Direct Data Capture (DDC) facilitates data entry at the point of care, mitigating transcription errors and promoting the electronic capture of data at its origin—termed "eSource."

Anju's TrialMaster EDC platform addresses the challenges faced by clinical research organizations by offering robust data integrity features, remote access, and advanced capabilities such as ePRO and eConsent. As EDC systems continue to evolve, they streamline workflows, enhance data security, and improve patient outcomes, positioning TrialMaster as a critical tool in modern clinical trials.