Rave
Have complete confidence in consistent, compliant trial data, even as protocols change.
Medidata Rave, the leading Electronic Data Capture (EDC) supports the capture, management, cleaning, and reporting of trial data so sites, study teams, and regulators can trust the results and keep studies moving.
Discover how early AI adoption is transforming every stage of the trial lifecycle in our 2nd annual State of AI in Clinical Trials report.
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
Rave is Rated the Most Preferred EDC System
The 2025 ISR Benchmarking Report, based on independent sponsor evaluations, named Rave the #1 preferred EDC.
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How Rave Moves Trials Forward
Accelerate Timelines
Quick Start, Faster Finish
Launch studies faster by reducing EDC setup time with AI that automates repetitive configuration tasks.
Reach interim and final analysis sooner with automated study locking.
How Do Sites, Sponsors, and CROs Describe Using Rave?
The EDC Sites Already Use
“Our CEO and I set out to ask sites what solutions that were accustomed to and what solutions they were comfortable with… The prevailing theme was they’ve used Rave. And so, that became an anchor for us.”
Simplifies the Site Experience
“The vendor selection period … we looked at multiple eCRF and EDC providers… the aspects of how easy is it to build, how easy is it to perform data management, data query management … Obviously, Medidata Rave [EDC] was the winner.”
Operational Efficiency in Practice
“In selecting EDC systems, we always like to provide a range to our customers. Over the years, there's been a lot of different players, small and large. And I think that the growth in the uptake of Medidata over time has been very noticeable.”
Extend Rave Where You Need It
Connect Rave to adjacent trial capabilities to support data capture, review, safety, and oversight without changing how sites work.
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FAQ
Can Rave handle mid-study changes without downtime?
Yes. Rave allows users to manage protocol amendments and mid-study changes with absolutely no downtime. This capability allows study teams to deploy changes to thousands of patients in hours rather than months, ensuring agility and data continuity throughout the trial.
How does Rave integrate with other clinical trial systems?
Rave serves as the cornerstone of the Medidata Platform, enabling the aggregation and reconciliation of data from multiple sources, including eConsent, eCOA, RTSM, and Imaging. This unified approach connects processes and eliminates the need for manual data reconciliation, delivering cross-functional insights and streamlining workflows.
Is there a specific version of Rave for early-phase or smaller studies?
Yes. Medidata offers Rave Lite, a cost-effective and focused version of Rave tailored for Phase I, Phase IV, and medical device post-market studies. It supports essential data capture and management needs with a flexible pricing model and faster study builds, allowing smaller or early-stage trials to leverage the industry-standard EDC technology.
Does Rave support direct data integration from electronic health records (EHR)?
Yes. Through Rave Companion, Rave simplifies data entry by allowing sites to automatically populate EDC forms with EHR data. This solution addresses the data re-entry burden on sites and facilitates scalable EHR-to-EDC interoperability.
Does Medidata offer training for its clients and partners?
Yes. Medidata offers a variety of training options for our clients and partners, including both self-paced and instructor-led courses. To learn more about available courses and to access our resources, please visit the Medidata Global Education and Training section.