Electronic data capture (eDC) technology will improve the quality of data collected at clinical trial sites by reducing errors inherent in the current data collection system. Pharmaceutical companies looking to adopt eDC technology should choose an eDC vendor that is able to demonstrate global scalability, as well as offer an integrated end-to-end clinical data management solution. Scope
- Analyzes the evolving eDC market, including general strategies for assessing eDC vendors
- Defines characteristics of eDC vendors that are important to long-term stability in the market
- Explores the challenges companies will face when switching from a paper-based to an electronic data capture-based clinical trial process Looks at current industry leaders operating within the eDC market, including their best practices and opportunities for improvement
Highlights
Electronic data capture can provide better data and a more efficient clinical trial process, including improvements in data quality, a streamlined review process and ultimately faster time to market. By reducing the length of the drug development process, sponsors can increase the return on their investment and better distribute their resources.
Market growth is likely to take place slowly and unevenly as companies move out of the pilot phase. One important barrier to market stabilization and wide-scale adoption of electronic data capture technology is the difficulty that vendors have developing solutions well-suited for the wide range of companies operating within the industry.
Table of Contents
ACTION POINTS
Outline of the brief
ELECTRONIC DATA CAPTURE AND MANAGEMENT
Introduction
Electronic data capture: paper vs electronic
Applications of electronic data capture
Data-entry direct to central database
Clinical trials: Phases II and III
Post-launch marketing: Phase IV
Regulatory surveillance
The current market for electronic data capture
Size of the electronic data capture market
Penetration of electronic data capture
Best practices in the application of electronic data capture
Types of vendor business models
Application Service Provider
Licensing
Current approaches to electric data capture
Wired computer stations
Wireless technology
Vendor market
The market leaders
Oracle
Phase Forward
Key market players
eResearch Technology
LifeTree Technology
Medidata
etrials Worldwide
DataTrak International
Selecting a vendor
THE FUTURE DECODED
Outlook for electronic data capture Conclusion
APPENDIX
List of figures
Research Methodology
References
Relevant links
How to contact experts in your industry
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