Electronic data capture (EDC) systems have transformed the data collection process in clinical research and healthcare settings, replacing traditional paper-based methods with streamlined digital solutions. They allow the direct capture of patient data into electronic case report forms, which boosts data quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
These systems sport automated validation checks and data cleaning, real-time query management, customizable reporting, and streamlined data management processes. Data collected from hardware sources like smartphones, laptops, wearables, and electronic patient-reported outcome devices can be accessed by a secure, web-based platform for authorized users to view or input data. They use a flexible array of hardware, like tablets or ECG monitors, to capture data electronically and accurately in real-time, ensuring secure, accurate tests.