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The eClinical Forum is a global network of peers. It provides a non‐competitive environment for innovation, learning and collaboration in clinical research.
The eClinical Forum has conducted a global survey of investigational site experiences and expectations with EDC. The survey covers: * Computer use and site facilities. * Current experience with EDC. * Satisfaction with EDC features. * Future expectations. 840 completed questionnaires were returned by both EDC-experienced (52%) and EDC-naïve (48%) investigators. The results show: * In the EDC-experienced population, over 40% of current trials use EDC. * Although there are significant differences between continents, investigators are very computer literate with even 20-30% of EDC-naïve investigators using Email and Internet several times a day. * Investigators find data entry a burden that should ideally be shifted to other site staff. * Despite investigators wanting to improve the speed of data entry, only 13% of data is first entered into the eCRF. The main opportunity to improve speed of entry lies in avoiding duplication of entry into both EDC and patient records. * Gaps exist between investigator need and level of satisfaction with speed of communication, tools for study management, direct data transfer and resources for data entry. * Most EDC-experienced investigators consider that EDC should be used for all trials, and over 50% of investigators say that the availability of EDC will positively affect their decision to participate in trials. The results show certain interesting issues and trends that the eClinical Forum will continue to explore.
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eCF Technology Showcase: The Impact of AI Driven Automation and Data Transformation - A Guided User Experience for Automated Mapping
eClinical Solutions, and eCF member company will present an approach to AI that aims to bridge that gap – a guided user experience for automated mapping.
The eClinical Forum is happy to showcase their members, however does not promote nor endorse any particular technology solution.
eCF “Think GCP” Webinar: ICH E6(R3) for eCF Members
Presenter: Rebecca Stanbrook, GCP Strategic Lead, Process & Risk Surveillance, Novartis, EFPIA Topic Lead ICH E6(R3)
About this topic: The final piece of the GCP renovation puzzle, revision 3 of ICH GCP. Understand the background to the renovation, key changes and the philosophy of the changes in this one hour webinar.
eCF Webinar: Audit Trail Review – Is your Audit Trail fit for purpose?
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Duration: One hour
Presenter: Dr. Torsten Stemmler, head of GCP inspections at the Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM)
Dr Torsten Stemmler has been involved in GCP inspections since 2017 and has contributed to various European guidelines (e.g. Guideline on computerised systems and electronic data in clinical trials). He has a background in data management and neurobiology (specialising in psychophysics). He is currently working on GCP inspections and artificial intelligence in the EMA eSubgroup.
eCF Technology Showcase: AiCure: Using AI to improve patient adherence, compliance, and retention
AiCure, and eCF member company will present how their software uses AI to improve patient adherence, compliance, and retention.
eCF Spring 2025 Workshops Announced
We are pleased to announce our 2025 Spring Workshops.
These workshops will be in-person, with the UK workshop also being live-streamed for any eCF member around the globe to join. Each eCF member organisation has a certain number of seats available for in-person participation, depending on the membership type (please contact your eCF Primary representative to discuss using a member seat). Joining the UK workshop via live-stream is gratis for anyone in an eCF member organisation.
April 29-May 1: King-of-Prussia, PA, USA (kindly hosted by CSL Behring)
May 13-15: Walton Oaks, Surrey, UK (kindly hosted by Pfizer)