How do I cite Castor CDMS in my paper?

If you used Castor CDMS (or Castor EDC) for your study's data collection and management, we appreciate you citing us in your publication.

Suggested In-Text / Methods Section Phrasing

You can describe Castor in your study's Methods section as follows:

"Study data were collected and managed using Castor CDMS (Castor Electronic Data Capture, Castor EDC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; https://www.castoredc.com)."

Reference List Formats

• APA (7th Edition):
  Castor EDC. ([Year of publication or access]). Castor Electronic Data Capture (Castor CDMS) [Computer software]. https://www.castoredc.com
• Vancouver / ICMJE (Numbered):
  Castor EDC. Castor Electronic Data Capture (Castor CDMS). Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Castor; [Year]. Available from: https://www.castoredc.com

• BibTeX:

  @misc{castoredc,
    author       = {{Castor}},
    title        = {Castor Electronic Data Capture (Castor CDMS)},
    year         = {2026},
    howpublished = {\url{https://www.castoredc.com}},
    note         = {Amsterdam, The Netherlands}
  }
  

(An EndNote .ris citation file is also available for download at the bottom of this article.)

Preparing Supplementary Study Materials

When preparing your manuscript or journal submission package, you may also need to provide study specifications or export data:

• Data Dictionary for Supplementary Materials:
  Export a complete variable list and data specifications table.
  ➔ See Helpdesk: Can I export a data dictionary for my study in EDC/CDMS?
• Blank / Annotated CRF for Protocol Appendices:
  Generate an empty CRF in PDF format for regulatory, ethics, or journal review.
  ➔ See Helpdesk: Annotated CRF in EDC/CDMS and Helpdesk: Print and save in PDF the study forms in CDMS
• Exporting Data for Statistical Analysis:
  Download your study dataset in CSV, Excel, SPSS, or SAS format.
  ➔ See Helpdesk: Export the form structure in CDMS