eCRF Plugins for Clinical Trials: Drug Accountability, eFeasability and more

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Alcedis offers over 20 powerful eCRF plugins that enhance the flexibility and functionality of your EDC system, delivering tailored eCRF solutions for every clinical trial. Whether your study focuses on drug accountability, training, or recruitment, our electronic data collection tools are designed to streamline workflows, improve data quality, and support Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance.

In this article, we introduce five selected eCRF plugins that significantly boost data management and process efficiency in clinical research studies.

 

Structured Data Collection with Drug Accountability & Sample Tracking

Accurate data collection and logistics tracking are critical for any clinical trial. The Drug Accountability & Sample Tracking plugin helps ensure patients receive medication on time and that biological samples reach the lab without delay.

Using this electronic case report form (eCRF), investigators can monitor where a lab kit is located, check shipment status, and document medication delivery. Missing drugs can be re-ordered directly within the system, and every delivery is logged.

This level of traceability not only supports quality assurance but also helps reconstruct historical trial data — for example, to investigate complaints linked to a specific medication batch. Compared to traditional paper forms, this electronic form greatly improves transparency and efficiency in clinical data management.

 

Monitoring Plugin for Scheduling and Reporting

Keeping track of scheduled monitor visits is essential in any clinical study. The Monitoring plugin by Alcedis provides a digital overview of upcoming appointments and offers a standardized monitoring report form.

This electronic form allows monitors to document findings during site visits and submit the report instantly to the investigator. Additional features help document protocol deviations or pending tasks — a valuable tool to optimize clinical trial operations and ensure protocol compliance.

 

eFeasibility Plugin for Site Selection and Recruitment

Effective trial design begins long before data entry. The eFeasibility plugin supports site selection and recruitment planning by offering tools to evaluate potential sites, run scenario simulations, and plan outreach strategies.

This eCRF-based solution supports investigators in identifying how many practices are needed to meet recruitment goals. During the active clinical study, recruitment progress is continuously monitored and deviations from targets are flagged automatically.

Such proactive data management not only improves study timelines but also ensures a more efficient and transparent trial design process.

 

Alcedis Academy: Training Tools Within the eCRF System

A well-prepared site team is crucial for reliable data collection in clinical trials. The Alcedis Academy plugin offers an integrated training platform within the eCRF system.

Sites can access e-learning modules before recruitment begins or refresh knowledge during the course of the trial. Quizzes and tests can be added for training validation, and certificates as well as participant records are automatically generated within the platform — all accessible through the electronic case report form interface.

 

Remuneration Plugin: Automating Payments in Clinical Research

Clinical research involves many administrative processes — particularly when it comes to compensating participating centres. The Remuneration plugin simplifies this workflow by providing a secure and traceable way to process payments based on performance metrics.

Payments are calculated using verified data within the eCRF, ensuring full alignment with trial milestones, case report form entries, and documentation quality. Compared to manual or paper-based processes, this plugin offers a reliable solution for compliant and transparent clinical data management.

 

By integrating these intelligent eCRF plugins, Alcedis supports end-to-end electronic data collection, optimized form design, and efficient management of clinical studies — helping research teams stay focused on science, not paperwork.

 

Click here to discover our selection of plugins to optimize the most common and important processes of your next study project.