In August, Oracle introduced major enhancements to its Electronic Data Capture (EDC) solution as part of the Clinical One platform. These updates aim to remove some of the biggest barriers in clinical research: fragmented data flows, site burden, and slow safety reporting.
The upgraded solution, Oracle Clinical One Data Collection, is designed not just as new technology, but as a way of building a more connected, patient-centred healthcare ecosystem.
Smarter Integration with EHR Systems
A standout feature is the Oracle Clinical Connector, which uses artificial intelligence to transfer information directly from hospital and clinic Electronic Health Records (EHRs) into the trial database.
For research sites, this means less manual entry and fewer transcription errors. For patients, it means smoother trials and quicker access to new therapies.
Mobile Data Capture
Sites can now upload both structured and unstructured data from lab reports to imaging files straight into Clinical One using a mobile device.
By unifying data and documents in one place, the platform eliminates the need for multiple portals. Site staff spend less time on administration, while sponsors and monitors get faster access to complete, contextual data.
Integrated Safety Reporting
Safety is central to every trial. Oracle has now embedded safety reporting directly into the EDC workflow, so adverse events can be recorded once and automatically routed to safety systems.
The benefit is clear: earlier signal detection, fewer errors, and better patient protection.
Why This Matters
Clinical trials are growing more complex, more global, and more expensive. The industry faces rising costs, longer timelines, and increasing demands from regulators.
Oracle’s enhancements cut across these challenges:
For sponsors: cleaner data and faster study timelines.
For sites: less administrative burden and reduced duplication.
For patients: earlier access to safe, innovative treatments.
In short, the updates create a pathway to trials that are faster, safer, and more connected.
More Than Just Technology
At CushySky, we see these enhancements as part of a wider shift. They reflect a future where research and care are no longer separated by data silos, but joined up to deliver outcomes that matter to people.
That vision is about more than efficiency. It is about trust, safety, and speed to benefit.
How CushySky Can Help
The opportunity now lies in adoption. At CushySky, we work with life sciences organisations to:
Assess readiness for EHR and safety integration
Optimise study builds to make the most of unified data capture
Train teams to adopt new processes quickly
Track measurable improvements in speed, cost, and patient outcomes
Oracle has delivered the tools. Our role is to help sponsors, CROs, and research sites put them into practice.
Conclusion
Clinical research is the bridge between innovation and patient care. With its enhanced EDC solution, Oracle is strengthening that bridge by removing friction, protecting patients, and accelerating the delivery of new therapies.
The next step is clear: organisations must act now to harness these enhancements and build the trials of the future.
