Electronic Data Capture

Electronic Data Capture (EDC) is a computerized system designed for the collection of clinical data in electronic format for use mainly in human clinical trials.

Pronunciation

Electronic Data Capture: /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk ˈdeɪtə kæpˈtʃʊər/

Etymology

The term "Electronic Data Capture" is derived from the words "electronic", which refers to something using, based on, or used in a system of operation that involves the control of electric current by various devices, "data", which refers to facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis, and "capture", which refers to the action of taking into possession.

Related Terms

• Clinical Data Management: The process of collection, cleaning, integration and management of subject data in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Clinical Trial: A research investigation involving human subjects that is designed to answer specific questions about the safety and efficacy of a biomedical intervention (drug, treatment, device) or new ways of using a known drug, treatment, or device.
• Data Management Plan: A formal document that outlines how data are to be handled both during a research project, and after the project is completed.
• Data Validation: The process of checking if the data fulfills certain criteria/requirements.

See Also

• Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Data Processing
• Data Storage

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