An Electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) is the digital version of a case report form used to capture protocol-required participant data in a structured format.
eCRFs are typically built within an Electronic Data Capture (EDC) platform and are designed around study visits, assessments, and endpoints. Proper eCRF design supports standardized data collection, real-time review, and efficient query resolution. Built-in edit checks and required fields help improve data quality and reduce downstream cleaning effort. High-quality eCRFs are essential for traceable, analysis-ready datasets and compliant regulatory submissions.