EDGE: A Research Management Programme in Real Time

EDGE is a global clinical research management system which is embedded into the clinical research infrastructure across 80% of England’s NHS regions, as well as prominently across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Overseas, EDGE is utilised in Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, South Africa, and India. The EDGE Programme offers a unique approach to the management and conduct of research through purpose-built software and provides research professionals with fast access to real-time data. EDGE enables users to track and manage studies from start to finish as well as providing complete control and oversight of patient and participant recruitment. EDGE promotes collaboration throughout its software and improves methods of working, ultimately resulting in better patient care and treatments.

EDGE delivers 24/7 real-time data access for clinical trials management in the UK and beyond

For more information contact edge@soton.ac.uk

Key Features & Functions

  • Cloud-based, real-time data management

  • Supported on multiple devices

  • Global availability through a secure Microsoft AZURE environment

  • Modern technologies focused on user experience

  • Personalised user dashboard

  • Secure participant management & recruitment

  • Unlimited bespoke form & field creation

  • Workflow builder for custom workload assignment

  • Version controlled document management

  • Fast, in-depth reporting

  • Comprehensive finance module for invoice tracking and reporting

  • Collaborative calendar functionality

  • Electronic delegation logs

“The flexibility offered by EDGE means we have been able to successfully introduce it not just to the research staff but also to our service departments, such as Imaging, who traditionally have used standalone systems. This means we are benefiting as we can use the system as an intelligent data management tool to fully integrate information from all departments to produce meaningful, quality data for outcome analysis.”

Dr Maria Maguire, Acting Director of Research Operations, The Clatterbridge Centre NHS Foundation Trust, England, UK