Before revision: Typically, EDC systems provide: a graphical user interface component for data entry a validation component to check user data a reporting tool for analysis of the collected data EDC systems are used by life sciences organizations, broadly defined as the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries in all aspects of clinical research, but are particularly beneficial for late-phase (phase III-IV) studies and pharmacovigilance and post-market safety surveillance.
After revision: de-identification component to make data less identifiable aTypically, EDC systems provide: a graphical user interface component for data entry a validation component to check user data a reporting tool for analysis of the collected data EDC systems are used by life sciences organizations, broadly defined as the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries in all aspects of clinical research, but are particularly beneficial for late-phase (phase III-IV) studies and pharmacovigilance and post-market safety surveillance.