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# Best Clinical Trial Management Software of 2026

Updated November 3, 2026

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### [Castor EDC](/data-collection/castor-edc-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 204
- Best for: Ease of use
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Castor is an advanced Electronic Data Capture (EDC) platform designed to streamline clinical research by enabling fast, seamless data collection and integration. Researchers can

[Read more](/data-collection/castor-edc-profile/)

##### What users love

- Intuitive and accessible platform
- Responsive and helpful support team
- Modern and clear interface design

##### To take in mind

- Slow and cumbersome data entry

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Mobile Access: 5/5
- Trial Design: 5/5
- Patient Management: 5/5
- Forms Management: 5/5

[See all features](/data-collection/castor-edc-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request

[See full pricing details](/data-collection/castor-edc-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Visual Planning](/field-service/visual-planning-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Reviews: 127
- Starting price: $15.00/month
- Best for: Value for money
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Visual Planning is a powerful, customizable platform designed to help businesses plan, schedule, and manage resources efficiently across teams, projects, and industries. From

[Read more](/field-service/visual-planning-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Data Import/Export: 5/5
- Project Tracking: 5/5
- Contractor Management: 5/5
- Booking Management: 5/5

[See all features](/field-service/visual-planning-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### VP DESK

- Price: $55.00/month
- Subscription: $660 /year
Lifetime license: $1270

##### VP PORTAL

- Price: $40.00/month
- Subscription: $480 /year
Lifetime license: $790

##### VP GO

- Price: $15.00/month
- Subcription: $180 /year
Lifetime licence: $290 HT

[See full pricing details](/field-service/visual-planning-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [RealTime-CTMS](/clinical-trial-management/realtime-ctms-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 71
- Starting price: $500.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

RealTime eClinical Solutions is a global leader in SAAS-based Clinical Trials Management Systems for Sites, Sponsors, and CROs. RealTime is also the only CTMS vendor that can offer

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/realtime-ctms-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Data Capture and Transfer: 5/5
- Role-Based Permissions: 5/5
- Real-Time Reporting: 5/5
- Document Storage: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Third-Party Integrations: 4/5
- Data Import/Export: 4/5
- Activity Tracking: 4/5
- Data Visualization: 4/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/realtime-ctms-profile/#key-features)

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### [ResearchManager](/clinical-trial-management/research-manager-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.2/5
- Reviews: 118
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

ResearchManager offers a sophisticated, flexible, and cost-effective eClinical platform encompassing Clinical Data Management Tools (EDC, ePRO, RTSM, eConsent) and Clinical

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/research-manager-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Data Storage Management: 5/5
- Remote Data Capture: 5/5
- Workflow Management: 5/5
- Randomization: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Data Extraction: 3/5
- Third-Party Integrations: 3/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/research-manager-profile/#key-features)

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### [ShareCRF](/clinical-trial-management/sharecrf-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 46
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Managing clinical trial data shouldn’t be a constant challenge. ShareCRF is designed to make your life easier, empowering you to set up and manage your study without the usual

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/sharecrf-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- CRF Tracking: 5/5
- Trial Design: 5/5
- Secure Data Storage: 5/5
- Remote Data Capture: 4.9/5

##### Worst rated features

- Inventory Management: 3/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/sharecrf-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request

[See full pricing details](/clinical-trial-management/sharecrf-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Ennov CTMS](/clinical-trial-management/ennov-ctms-profile/)

- Overall rating: 2/5
- Reviews: 2
- Starting price: €5,000.00/year
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Ennov CTMS facilitates the end-to-end management of clinical trials. The software allows sponsors to be more efficient, make better decisions, ensure compliance, select

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/ennov-ctms-profile/)

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### [EDGE](/product/220291-EDGE/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 48
- Starting price: £1,000.00/year
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

EDGE is a clinical trial management solution that provides reporting capabilities to speed up internal processes and enable users to maximize data utilization. This solution is

[Read more](/product/220291-EDGE/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Project Management: 5/5
- Site management: 5/5
- Billing & Invoicing: 5/5
- Appointment Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Data Synchronization: 3/5
- Activity Dashboard: 4/5
- Data Analysis Tools: 4/5

[See all features](/product/220291-EDGE/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: £1,000.00/year

[See full pricing details](/product/220291-EDGE/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Clinion EDC](/electronic-data-capture/clinion-edc-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 59
- Starting price: $1,000.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

An award-winning, AI-native Electronic Data Capture platform
Clinion EDC is built on a native AI foundation, enabling faster study builds, more efficient data review, and quicker

[Read more](/electronic-data-capture/clinion-edc-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Mobile Access: 5/5
- Electronic Signature: 5/5
- Third-Party Integrations: 5/5
- API: 5/5

[See all features](/electronic-data-capture/clinion-edc-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $1,000.00/month

[See full pricing details](/electronic-data-capture/clinion-edc-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Ripple](/product/105261-Ripple/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 32
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Ripple is a web-based solution designed to manage recruitment and post-enrollment tracking of clinical trial patients. It can be used by academic institutions, contract research

[Read more](/product/105261-Ripple/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Workflow Management: 4/5
- Patient Recruiting: 4/5
- Patient Management: 4/5
- EMR/EHR: 4/5

##### Worst rated features

- HIPAA Compliant: 4/5
- Clinical Study Management: 4/5
- Scheduling: 4/5
- EMR/EHR: 4/5

[See all features](/product/105261-Ripple/#key-features)

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### [ClinCapture](/clinical-trial-management/clincapture-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 21
- Starting price: $2,000.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Captivate® by ClinCapture is a configurable clinical trial platform designed for sponsors, CROs, biotechnology companies, and medical device organizations managing regulated

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/clincapture-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Access Controls/Permissions: 5/5
- Document Management: 5/5
- Mobile Access: 5/5
- Approval Process Control: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Audit Management: 4/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/clincapture-profile/#key-features)

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### [Prelude EDC](/product/109629-Clinical-Trials/)

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviews: 12
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Designed for clinical research, Prelude EDC is a CFR, Annex 11, and HIPAA compliant EDC solution that streamlines the data collection process, automates data cleaning efforts, and

[Read more](/product/109629-Clinical-Trials/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Data Capture and Transfer: 5/5
- Secure Data Storage: 5/5
- Data Extraction: 5/5
- Real-Time Data: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Data Import/Export: 4/5
- Third-Party Integrations: 4/5

[See all features](/product/109629-Clinical-Trials/#key-features)

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### [Medicai](/patient-case-management/medicai-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 14
- Starting price: $149.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Medicai is a cloud-based medical imaging platform serving radiology centers, hospitals, specialty clinics, and teleradiology providers of all sizes. The software allows medical

[Read more](/patient-case-management/medicai-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Single Sign On: 5/5
- Image Library: 5/5
- Surveys & Feedback: 5/5
- Comparison View: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Compliance Management: 3/5
- Case Notes: 4/5

[See all features](/patient-case-management/medicai-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Starter

- Price: $149.00/month
- The essential features for small healthcare providers

##### Standard

- Price: $499.00/month
- Great for healthcare providers with one location and one or more imaging modalities.

##### Enterprise

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request
- Providers looking to leverage technologies like cloud, APIs, LLMs to provide top medical services.

[See full pricing details](/patient-case-management/medicai-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [AQ Platform](/clinical-trial-management/aq-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 12
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

AQ Platform is clinical research software for NHS trusts, CTUs and academic sites, CROs, sponsors and site networks. Its modules (CTMS, eTMF, eISF, Pharmacy, eSource, Labs, QMS,

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/aq-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Clinical Study Management: 5/5
- EMR/EHR: 5/5
- HIPAA Compliant: 5/5
- Workflow Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Data Import/Export: 4/5
- Document Management: 4/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/aq-profile/#key-features)

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### [Medrio](/clinical-trial-management/medrio-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 51
- Starting price: $0.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Medrio empowers faster, higher-quality clinical trials with greater control. With two decades of experience, Medrio delivers proven, scalable solutions, unrivaled customer support,

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/medrio-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- HIPAA Compliant: 5/5
- Data Capture and Transfer: 5/5
- Clinical Study Management: 5/5
- Data Storage Management: 5/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/medrio-profile/#key-features)

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### [OpenClinica](/clinical-trial-management/openclinica-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 37
- Starting price: $1,000.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

OpenClinica is a clinical data management and electronic data capture solution designed to help medical institutions capture electronic data and streamline clinical trials using

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/openclinica-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Electronic Data Capture: 5/5
- Workflow Management: 5/5
- Customizable Fields: 4.8/5
- CRF Tracking: 4.7/5

##### Worst rated features

- Activity Dashboard: 4/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/openclinica-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $1,000.00/month

[See full pricing details](/clinical-trial-management/openclinica-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Jeeva eClinical Cloud](/clinical-trial-management/jeeva-eclinical-cloud-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 12
- Starting price: $2,000.00/year
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Jeeva eClinical cloud helps clinical researchers, Biotech sponsors, and CROs accelerate remote patient recruitment. The software offers a flexible bring your own device (BYOD) SaaS

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/jeeva-eclinical-cloud-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Electronic Data Capture: 5/5
- HIPAA Compliant: 5/5
- Patient Monitoring: 5/5
- Data Import/Export: 4.8/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/jeeva-eclinical-cloud-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Per Participant Per Month Pricing Framework

- Price: $2,000.00/year
- Jeeva Clinical Trials Launches Transparent Pricing Framework to Cut Through Opaque eClinical

[See full pricing details](/clinical-trial-management/jeeva-eclinical-cloud-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [ekomite](/document-generation/ekomite-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.8/5
- Reviews: 12
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

ekomite is the solution for research ethics committees (RECs) seeking to streamline and optimize ethics review processes. With the intuitive platform, teams can centralize all

[Read more](/document-generation/ekomite-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Electronic Signature: 5/5
- Interaction Tracking: 4.9/5
- Digital Signature: 4.8/5
- Workflow Automation: 4.6/5

##### Worst rated features

- Document Management: 4/5

[See all features](/document-generation/ekomite-profile/#key-features)

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### [ARCS](/qualitative-data-analysis/arcs-profile/)

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviews: 5
- Starting price: $1,199.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

ARCS is a cloud-based panel management solution that helps research institutions schedule study sessions, manage participants and streamline other administrative processes.

[Read more](/qualitative-data-analysis/arcs-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Data Storage Management: 5/5
- Access Controls/Permissions: 2/5

[See all features](/qualitative-data-analysis/arcs-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $1,199.00/month

[See full pricing details](/qualitative-data-analysis/arcs-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Dacima Clinical Suite](/electronic-data-capture/dacima-clinical-suite-profile/)

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviews: 5
- Starting price: CA$100.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Dacima Clinical Suite is a cloud-based electronic data capture (EDC) and study management (CTMS) system designed to streamline clinical trial data collection processes. This

[Read more](/electronic-data-capture/dacima-clinical-suite-profile/)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: CA$100.00/month

[See full pricing details](/electronic-data-capture/dacima-clinical-suite-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [Studypages](/product/524873-Studypages/)

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviews: 5
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Studypages is a clinical research platform that unifies the participant experience and clinical operations. It provides a single integrated platform for research organizations to

[Read more](/product/524873-Studypages/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Data Capture and Transfer: 5/5
- Clinical Study Management: 5/5
- Audit Trail: 5/5
- HIPAA Compliant: 5/5

[See all features](/product/524873-Studypages/#key-features)

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### [UnitusTI](/medical/unitusti-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.9/5
- Reviews: 9
- Starting price: $39.00/month
- Free trial: Not available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

For service-based professionals of many disciplines, UnitusTI is a HIPAA/FERPA/GDPR-compliant, cloud-based, and encrypted practice management system. UnitusTI is multidisciplinary

[Read more](/medical/unitusti-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Initial Assessments: 5/5
- Care Plan Management: 5/5
- Treatment Planning: 5/5
- Employee Management: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Document Management: 3/5
- Clinical Notes: 4/5
- Reporting & Statistics: 4/5

[See all features](/medical/unitusti-profile/#key-features)

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### [Datacapt](/clinical-trial-management/datacapt-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.7/5
- Reviews: 16
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

Datacapt provides a global, intuitive, flexible, and affordable electronic data capture platform with eCRF, ePRO, eCOA, eConsent, eConsult and Randomisation. Conduct with on-site,

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/datacapt-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Document Imaging: 5/5
- Reporting/Analytics: 5/5
- CRF Tracking: 5/5
- Remote Data Capture: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- Document Management: 4/5
- Data Verification: 4/5
- Patient Management: 4/5
- Audit Trail: 4/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/datacapt-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: Custom
- Pricing available upon request

[See full pricing details](/clinical-trial-management/datacapt-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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### [eClinPro CTMS & eSource](/clinical-trial-management/eclinpro-profile/)

- Overall rating: 4.6/5
- Reviews: 36
- Starting price: $150.00/month
- Free trial: Available
- Free demo: Not available

#### Overview

eClinpro is a cloud-based clinical research software suite. It caters to pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and research sites.

eClinpro provides a clinical trial management system

[Read more](/clinical-trial-management/eclinpro-profile/)

#### Features

##### Best rated features

- Audit Trail: 5/5
- Trial Design: 5/5
- Data Verification: 5/5
- Data Import/Export: 5/5

##### Worst rated features

- EMR/EHR: 3.7/5
- Data Capture and Transfer: 4/5

[See all features](/clinical-trial-management/eclinpro-profile/#key-features)

#### Pricing

##### Basic

- Price: $150.00/month
- CTMS + SMS

##### Small Business

- Price: $250.00
- CTMS + eSource + eDocs + SMS

[See full pricing details](/clinical-trial-management/eclinpro-profile/#pricing-and-plans)

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Clinical research organizations (CROs) face several challenges, such as conducting multiple trials simultaneously, adhering to regulatory compliance, and ensuring transparency in financial transactions. To deal with these challenges, CROs need to be proactive, and clinical trial management software helps them do that. The software assists CROs and other healthcare organizations in protecting patients’ health and financial data to avoid compliance issues.

There are various clinical trial management software applications available on the market. However, choosing software with features that are right for your organization can be time-consuming. To help you, we've created this buyers guide with the information you need to know when making a purchase decision.

Here's what we'll cover:

-   [What is clinical trial management software?](#Whatisclinicaltrialmanagementsoftware)
    
-   [Common features of clinical trial management software](#Commonfeaturesofclinicaltrialmanagementsoftware)
    
-   [What type of buyer are you?](#Whattypeofbuyerareyou)
    
-   [Benefits of clinical trial management software](#Benefitsofclinicaltrialmanagementsoftware)
    
-   [Key considerations when selecting clinical trial management software](#Keyconsiderationswhenselectingclinicaltrialmanagementsoftware)
    
-   [Market trends to understand](#Markettrendstounderstand)
    

## What is clinical trial management software?

Clinical trial management software is used to manage clinical trials done in clinical research. It serves as a single, centralized repository to store all the clinical research studies conducted in a CRO.

The software helps CROs streamline daily tasks, such as team collaboration, performance management, tracking of deadlines, and regulatory document management. It also assists in planning, reporting, and benchmarking clinical research processes.

_Clinical study budget analysis in Cloudbyz clinical trial management software (_[Source](https://www.cloudbyz.com/cloudbyz-ctms.html)_)_

## Common features of clinical trial management software

Different clinical trial management software vendors' features offerings will vary. Selecting software with the right features for you is easier when you know what the most common features are, and what they do.

| Feature | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Enrollment management | Allows users to plan and enroll targets (number of required patients) for different clinical trials. |
| Document management | Allows users to create, manage, store, and track electronic documents within a single database. |
| Patient database | Allows users to store patient data to run specific searches within the database based on multiple criteria, such as age, gender, body mass index (BMI), medical condition, and prescribed medication. |
| Patient scheduling | Allows users to schedule patient visits for specific clinical trials that match the patient's profile. |
| Compliance management | Allows users to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, such as 21 CFR Part 11 and HIPAA regulations. |
| Financial management | Allows users to track payments, maintain invoices, and manage accounts payable and receivable. |
| Reporting | Allows users to generate different reports to convert data into actionable tasks in real time. |
| Third-party integration support | Allows users to integrate the software with other existing software solutions, such as electronic medical records (EMR), for smooth exchange of patient health data. |

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## What type of buyer are you?

Before you start evaluating software options, you'll want to know which buyer category you belong to, so you can understand what to look for in a solution. Most buyers fall into one of the below categories.

-   **Small and midsize CROs (5-100 employees):** These CROs are usually founded by individuals or groups of physicians/scientists with expertise in a specific field. They have fewer employees, focus on a niche area of research, and usually operate out of a single location. Such buyers should consider software with features that are aligned with their area of clinical research or specialization. Some of the common software features they should consider are enrollment management, document management, patient database, and patient scheduling.
    
-   **Large CROs (more than 100 employees):** These CROs have a larger number of employees and several clinical research trials and studies on their annual agendas. They have to manage large volumes of data—documents, contracts, and financial transactions—for all the patients involved in trials. They also have to take care of legal and compliance requirements for clients, mostly big pharma companies. Such buyers should opt for a complete clinical trial management software suite that offers features such as compliance management, financial management, reporting, and third-party integration.
    

## Benefits of clinical trial management software

While some of the benefits of clinical trial management software may already be evident, we've listed the most notable ones in this section.

-   **Ensuring compliance:** Large volumes of data (patient data, billing information, study designs, deadlines, etc.) are processed during clinical trials. The software helps streamline the clinical audit process by tracking, managing, and consolidating all data into a single, centralized system. It also consolidates data from previous internal and external audits, compliance certificates, and other related processes. Further, it tracks any process deviations in daily protocols.
    
-   **Tracking financial data:** Clinical trial management software ensures accurate invoicing for all stakeholders and timely payment for all research trials and studies. It also lets CROs monitor their bottom lines to help control costs and filter out trials that aren’t bringing in revenue.
    
-   **Managing data:** The software offers a single and secure location for data collection, storage, and retrieval. Information—such as patient data or clinical study-related documents—is stored in a centralized repository and accessed by all authorized personnel through a searchable library.
    

## Key considerations when selecting clinical trial management software

Listed below are some important points to consider before you purchase clinical trial management software.

-   **Mobile app availability:** The software you’re planning to purchase should be available as a mobile app on iOS and Android smartphones or tablets. Mobile-ready software will allow you to perform tasks such as enrolling patients, updating contact details, and signing documents digitally, even when you’re on the move.
    
-   **Customer support:** Check out the type of support offered by your shortlisted vendors: 24/7, 24/5, or only during business hours. Also, ask about the available support channels, such as email, phone, or live chat. Support services will help you fix software issues that can hamper productivity or result in downtime.
    

## Market trend to understand

**Virtual clinical trials:** New technologies, such as wearable sensors, smartphone apps, and mobile health (mHealth), are paving the way for virtual clinical trials. In virtual clinical trials, all steps, including patient enrollment, data collection, and follow-ups, are executed through video or audio calls. Such trials are likely to help reduce patient enrollment time and result in a more diverse pool of participants. Pharma companies across the globe are increasingly collaborating with major players in the clinical care space to conduct virtual trials.

_Note: The application selected in this article is an example to show a feature in context and isn’t intended as an endorsement or recommendation. It has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication._

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