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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.
eCF Views & News
We send out a brief monthly newsletter via email to all our active eCF members to keep them abreast of the activities of eCF that they can participate in. The more who participate, the better we are "A Network Powered by Peers". Click to see the most current newsletter.
eCF Webinar: "Strategies for Implementing Audit Trail Review"
The eCF Audit Trail Review Analytics (ATRA) team anticipates releasing their white paper "Strategies for Implementing Audit Trail Review" to eCF members in early September. This webinar will provide an overview of the paper as well as delve into some specific areas.
Registration for the eCF Americas Autumn workshop is now open!
We are happy to announce the topics and registration for the eClinical Forum workshop to be hosted by Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 21-23, 2025.
The workshop will be available for in-person participation only. There will be networking/social events on both evenings. Each eCF Member company can use 1 or 2 seats depending on your membership type and as allocated by your eCF Primary Representative. For those wishing to attend a remote eCF workshop, the eCF European workshop in London on Nov 4-6 will have similar topics and will be live-streamed. Click to get more information on the planned topics.
eCF Autumn Workshops Announced!
We are happy to announce our 3 Autumn workshops!
Americas: Hosted by Eli Lilly in Indianapolis on October 21-23
Europe/Hybrid: Hosted by Medidata in London on Nov 4-6 (this will be livestreamed as well)
Asia: Hosted by Kyowa Kyrin in Tokyo on Nov 13-14
Registration for the eCF Europe Autumn Hybrid Workshop is now open!
We are happy to announce the topics and registration for the eClinical Forum workshop to be hosted by Medidata in London, UK, on November 4-6, 2025
The workshop will be available for both in-person participation and remote access. There will be networking/social events on both evenings. Each eCF Member company can use 1 or 2 in-person seats depending on your membership type and as allocated by your eCF Primary Representative. Remote access of the live-streamed workshop is available gratis to all staff from eCF Member companies. Click to get more information on the planned topics.
Registration for the eCF Asia Autumn workshop is now open!
We are happy to announce the topics and registration for the eClinical Forum workshop to be hosted by Kyowa Kirin, in Tokyo Japan on November 13-14, 2025.
The workshop will be available for in-person participation only. There will be a networking/social event in the evening. Each eCF Member company can use 1 or 2 seats depending on your membership type and as allocated by your eCF Primary Representative. For those wishing to attend a remote eCF workshop, the eCF European workshop in London on Nov 4-6 will have similar topics and will be live-streamed. Click to get more information on the planned topics.