There are many factors that come into play when deciding whether to employ electronic or paper data capture (EDC or PDC) for data management of a clinical trial. Most people focus on the perceived benefits of EDC, mainly relating to the ability to look at data on an ongoing basis. But there are other aspects that require consideration, such as set-up time, cost, and whether there are patient-generated data. These considerations are particularly important for small companies who run few trials, and therefore do not have in-house data management capabilities.
This presentation covers all aspects of EDC vs. PDC, describing the pros and cons of each for different situations. For example, what is the most cost-effective solution for a medical device company that runs one trial a year on average, has no in-house data management capability, and whose trials involve few patients, long follow-up periods, and patient-generated data? Conversely, what is the best solution for an in-vitro diagnostics company that performs large studies of several thousand patients with a very small case report form, almost no follow-up period, and the requirement to import large amounts of laboratory data?
Electronic vs. Paper Data Capture: Which Option is Best for Your Trial? is being presented by Helen Colquhoun, CEO, with Pleiad Inc. and airs on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. For more details or to register, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com
