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Abstract
In 2001, a survey was conducted by the eClinical Forum to explore the experience, needs, views and issues of investigational site staff with respect to Electronic Data Capture (EDC). 836 investigational staff responded in 2001 primarily from Europe and North America with only 21 responders from Asia. The survey was repeated in 2009, with the aim of identifying how experiences and expectations have changed between 2001 and 2009, toexplore the trends for the future of efficient data capture for clinical trialsand to research opinions on the use of emerging eClinical technologies. 784 complete responses were received fromsite staff but with significant growth in numbers from Asia (at 466 responders,the majority of whom were based in Japan).
The key areas of change over the 8 yearsare significant growth in the use of EDC (from 14% in 201 to 58% of allon-going trials in 2009) and the changed role of the Study Coordinator in theentry and review of EDC data. In 2009, respondents were concerned aboutduplication of data between the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and the ClinicalTrial system and 72% saw benefit in electronic exchange of data between healthcareand research systems. A growing concernwas expressed by responders about the appropriateness of entering data into anEDC system in front of the patient (in 2001 19% felt it was never appropriate comparedwith 36% in 2009). The reluctance was particularly strong in Asia at 74%.
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eCF Webinar: "Strategies for Implementing Audit Trail Review"
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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.