Dacima Software

Dacima Software is a Canadian company, now part of the EvidentIQ Group, that develops web-based electronic data capture (EDC) software for clinical research and data management. Originally founded as a partnership in 2003 and incorporated in March 2006, the company was built by a team of healthcare and information technology experts, including epidemiologists, clinical data managers, and CRF designers. Dacima's primary mission is to enable individuals and organisations to create professional databases without requiring expertise in database design or computer programming, offering both offline and online remote data entry options, as well as database development services and secure hosting for internet-based data entry.

Dacima serves a broad range of clients across academic institutions, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and contract research organisations worldwide. With over 15 years of experience and more than 100 studies running simultaneously, the company supports projects ranging from randomised clinical trials to patient registries and post-marketing studies. Dacima operates its infrastructure using renewable electricity as part of a commitment to reducing environmental impact.

Study Types Supported

• Randomised clinical trials
• Case-control studies
• Cohort studies
• Cross-sectional studies
• Observational studies
• Chart review studies
• Post-marketing studies
• Patient registries
• Administrative clinical databases
• Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) and Electronic Clinical Outcomes Assessment (eCOA)
• Patient and physician web surveys
• Patient diaries (eDiary)

Core Platform Capabilities

• Configurable web interface accessible through any web browser
• eConsent forms with electronic signature
• Image-based data entry
• Advanced validation rules and edit checks
• E2B support for pharmacovigilance reporting
• File upload and download functionality
• Skip patterns (visible or enabled)
• Drop-down list filtering and searchable lists
• Static and dynamic table designs
• Registry designs with higher-level grouping events
• eDiary capabilities supporting daily or hourly data entry
• Visit scheduler with email and phone reminder tracking, including automated SMS reminders
• Secure field access restricted to authorised users
• Randomisation and IRT/IWRS functionality
• Supply management capabilities
• Enrollment and randomisation procedure management
• Participant survey integration

Deployment and Compliance

• Web-based platform accessible globally through any internet browser
• Both online and offline remote data entry options are available
• Secure hosting for internet-based data entry is offered
• Full audit trail to support compliance with FDA guidance for clinical trials
• Supports bilingual interfaces, as demonstrated in deployments requiring French and English data entry
• Designed to meet regulatory data management requirements
• On-site programmers available to implement, adjust, and add modules, add-ons, and features to suit individual project needs

Clients and User Feedback

• Used by academic institutions including Emory University, the University of Montreal, and the Montreal Neurological Institute
• Deployed at hospital research centres including the Jewish General Hospital (Montreal) and Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
• Used by commercial clients including BioIntegral Surgical (Canada) and Laboratoires MédiS (Tunisia)
• Clients have noted the platform's suitability for longitudinal studies, its cost-effectiveness relative to other customised solutions, and its ability to accommodate NIH budgets for academic trials
• Users have highlighted the platform's support for bilingual interfaces, limited-internet-access environments, and project-specific reporting forms
• Feedback from multiple clients references responsive programmer support and the company's willingness to develop study-specific functionality

Dacima Software positions itself as a flexible EDC provider focused on software development across a wide range of study types, rather than limiting its offering to clinical trial service provision alone. As part of the EvidentIQ Group, the company continues to serve clients across academic, hospital, and commercial settings internationally.