Electronic Data Capture (EDC) is the backbone of modern clinical data management. This collection covers eCRF design, data validation, medical coding, CDISC standards, and how a connected EDC supports cleaner data and faster database lock. Explore practical guidance for sponsors, CROs, and data managers running drug and device trials

  • Computer system validation for clinical trial software with Catchtrial and Maptrial
    CTMS, EDC, ePRO/eCOA▪5th August 2026▪9.5 min▪

    Smarter computer system validation for clinical trial software

    Every clinical database used for a regulatory submission depends on one assumption: the software performed as intended. Computer system [...]

  • audit trail clinical trials
    CTMS, EDC, ePRO/eCOA▪4th August 2026▪10.2 min▪

    Building a practical audit trail strategy for eClinical data

    Most eClinical platforms used today can capture a comprehensive audit trail. In clinical trials, the greater challenge is rarely [...]

  • Balance between centralized and onsite monitoring in clinical trials
    CTMS, EDC▪3rd August 2026▪8.7 min▪

    A smarter balance between centralized and onsite monitoring

    Every monitoring plan has to answer the same practical question: how much oversight should happen at the site, and [...]

  • Hero image introducing ALCOA+ data integrity principles for cleaner clinical trial data with Medigen Suite showing a software dashboard and lab imagery.
    CTMS, EDC▪23rd July 2026▪8.4 min▪

    ALCOA++ data integrity principles for cleaner clinical trial data

    Every regulatory submission rests on a simple assumption: the data behind it can be trusted. As trials grow more complex, [...]

  • Banner graphic demonstrating how Medigen Suite integrates CDISC standards into eCRFs from day one, converting clinical data standards into SDTM and ADaM submission-ready datasets for accelerated regulatory filings.
    CTMS, EDC▪24th June 2026▪6.4 min▪

    CDISC compliance built for faster trial submissions

    Many data managers encounter CDISC issues later than ideal in the study timeline. A field gets mapped inconsistently across [...]

  • Banner graphic for Catchtrial Safety software highlighting auditable endpoint adjudication, DSMB and CEC workflows, automated event allocation, and real-time concordance analytics for clinical research sponsors.
    EDC▪19th June 2026▪6 min▪

    Smarter endpoint adjudication for clinical event committees and sponsors

    When a serious cardiac event occurs at one site and a similar event occurs at another, sponsors need to [...]

  • Visual guide detailing Catchtrial EDC+ CDISC data journey, incorporating CDASH, SDTM, ADaM, and Define-XML alongside MedDRA coding and WHO Drug Dictionary dictionaries for safety data standardization.
    EDC▪18th June 2026▪7.1 min▪

    CDISC standards explained: SDTM, ADaM, CDASH

    What Are CDISC Standards? CDISC standards are a globally recognized set of data standards developed by the Clinical [...]

  • Banner diagram explaining automated MedDRA coding for adverse events, highlighting time savings, consistency, and WHO Drug Dictionary integration for audit-ready safety data.
    EDC▪18th June 2026▪8 min▪

    MedDRA coding: how auto-coding saves hours per study

    What Is MedDRA Coding — and Why Does It Matter? MedDRA coding is the process of translating free-text adverse [...]

  • Visual guide explaining why a unified eClinical platform and eClinical suite outperform siloed systems by connecting EDC, CTMS, eTMF, eMVR, site payments, ePRO, and eConsent in one eClinical software ecosystem.
    CTMS, EDC▪18th June 2026▪8.9 min▪

    eClinical software: the case for a unified platform

    Choosing the right eClinical software has become a genuine competitive advantage in clinical research. Sponsors and CROs now have [...]