⎯⎯⎯ Captivate VDC: ePRO
Flexible, Device-Agnostic Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes for Modern Clinical Studies
Captivate VDC ePRO is a secure, flexible electronic patient-reported outcomes solution designed to capture high-quality data directly from study participants while minimizing burden on sites and study teams. Built for both simple and complex protocols, VDC ePRO supports a wide range of patient-reported instruments and integrates seamlessly with the Captivate EDC platform.
Designed with both patients and data managers in mind, Captivate VDC ePRO balances ease of use with advanced configurability. Studies can deploy patient diaries, symptom tracking, quality-of-life assessments, and validated instruments while maintaining full traceability, compliance, and inspection readiness.
Captivate VDC ePRO is web-based and device-agnostic, enabling participants to complete assessments on their own devices without requiring specialized hardware or app downloads.
Captivate VDC ePRO enables study teams to configure patient-facing assessments that are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with protocol requirements.
Patient questionnaires and diaries can be configured with support for a wide range of response types and presentation formats while preserving the integrity of validated instruments.
Support for common ePRO formats including diaries, symptom tracking, VAS scales, Like rt scales, and questionnaires
Configurable visit-based, time-based, or event-based assessment schedules
Conditional logic and branching to guide patients through relevant questions
Support for multimedia elements where appropriate
Multi-language support to accommodate global study populations
Designed to support patient adherence and reduce missing data automatically.
Captivate VDC ePRO includes built-in tools to support patient adherence and reduce missing data without increasing site workload.
Patient assessments can be delivered automatically according to protocol-defined schedules, with reminders designed to encourage timely completion.
Automated delivery of surveys via secure email or SMS links
Configurable reminders and completion windows
Time-stamped responses to support protocol compliance
Visibility into patient completion status for site and study teams
Captivate VDC ePRO is delivered through a responsive web interface that adapts seamlessly across desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
No native app installation required
Consistent user experience across devices and operating systems
Secure, role-appropriate access for patients and site staff
Support for in-clinic and remote completion workflows
This approach reduces technical barriers for participants while simplifying deployment and support for
sponsors and CROs.
All patient-reported data collected through Captivate VDC ePRO is integrated directly into the Captivate EDC environment, creating a single source of truth for clinical and patient-reported data.
Real-time availability of ePRO data alongside clinical data
Unified audit trails across EDC and ePRO
Consistent data review, query, and export workflows
Simplified downstream analysis and reporting
Captivate VDC ePRO is designed to meet global regulatory and privacy requirements while supporting audits and inspections.
Compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, GDPR, and HIPAA.
Secure transmission and storage of patient data
PHI and PII masking where appropriate
Full audit trails for patient responses, changes, and access
Captivate VDC ePRO avoids the tradeoffs often associated with legacy ePRO solutions that require specialized devices, complex logistics, or disconnected data systems.
More flexible and easier to deploy than hardware-dependent ePRO solutions
More integrated and inspection-ready than standalone survey tools
Designed to scale from small studies to global programs without reconfiguration
Designed to support regulated clinical research environments and global compliance expectations.
More flexible and faster to configure than legacy systems that require heavy services and long startup timelines.
More powerful and scalable than lightweight EDCs that lack advanced logic, auditability, or performance.
Designed to grow with your pipeline without forcing migrations or disruptive upgrades.
Captivate VDC ePRO is used by sponsors, CROs, academic institutions, and medical device and diagnostics companies running studies that require reliable patient-reported data.
Flexible configuration without unnecessary complexity
Patient-friendly experiences that support adherence
Real-time visibility into patient-reported data
Seamless integration with Captivate EDC
Built-in compliance and inspection readiness
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