Geovanny Bermeo

Use of e-technology totally changed the pace of pharmaceutical industry, enabling globalization of working practices, improved communication between geographically separated areas and rapid data collection & maintenance for clinical trials.

Electronic data collection (ECD) and clinical data management have been positioned as the solution to reduce the time length of the research cycle and gain early access to the market in order to regain investment in R&D. e-technology also helps in centralized recruitment of patients for clinical trials from different geographical locations

Electronic data collection (ECD)

ECD is helpful in various ways:

• Electronic data collection system provides a clear data through the use of online validation check.
• It provides the centralized control over clinical trials and prevent manipulation of data.
• Queries related to clinical trial and patients can be rectified faster.