
News|Articles|May 28, 2026
The eCOA Iceberg: Uncovering the Hidden Costs of Software-Only Models
Author(s)Castor
When evaluating eCOA vendors, the license fee is just the tip of the iceberg. This brief examines the true Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for eCOA in clinical trials, revealing the hidden operational, integration, and service costs that hit biotech sponsors and how natively integrated platforms prevent budget overruns.
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