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At a time when automation and computerization is the trend in every field, the medicine segment of clinic trial is not being left behind. eClinical refers to the electronic infrastructure that is used in the clinical trials to collect information and manage the clinical trial and research data. Technologies such as Interactive Voice Response Systems (IVRS) and Electronic Data Capture (EDC Solutions) are examples of eClinical systems used in clinical trials. The other electronic systems used in clinical trials include Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) and electronic patient diaries. 
The eClinical concept has been a huge revelation as it has relieved researchers of the strain and stress associated with paper documentation. These systems are easy to manage and use. Numerous manufacturers have come up with certain innovative technologies that have driven forward clinical trials. Most of these eClinical operating systems have succeeded in delivering end-to-end support from single platform. Special consideration is also given to individual trial environment when electronic systems are being designed.
The success of the eClinical concept has been marred with numerous complications. The increase of applications in the market has made the process of integration more complex. The integration problem has also been on the rise due to the nature of clinical trials as most of them call for tailor-made applications. This problem has been solved by the introduction of the middleware model. The middleware has the ability of filtering information received from different applications hence enabling integration from a central point.     
One needs to avoid getting carried away in the use of electronic systems. Interoperability and integration are some of the values than an application needs to have. An application or system is only as good as it integrates into other systems and work seamlessly. eClinical is a reality that every clinical trial needs to have in its strategy.