EDC Adoption in Global Trials
With the expansion of clinical research into emerging countries, many companies are pushing for global electronic data capture (EDC) adoption in an effort to improve the efficiency and accuracy of patient data collection methods. Although there are many advantages to converting to a paperless system, there are several new challenges that have arisen in the process. Limited IT, inadequate training in EDC technology and language barriers have all contributed to the relatively slow progress of EDC adoption in international clinical trials.
Our life sciences expert has recently published an article in the February 2012 issue of
International Clinical Trials entitled "
Communication Crossroads" which discusses these issues. The article brings to light the limitations due to inadequate technology and infrastructure in many emerging countries, as well as the importance of a unified translation system to ensure data accuracy. We offer you the opportunity to read this article
now.
