3 Common eCOA Implementation Challenges and How to Solve Them

Chase Carmeans, SVP of Operations at YPrime, shares expert insights on overcoming critical eCOA implementation challenges to optimize clinical trial processes.

Electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) systems have become essential components of modern clinical trials, delivering improved data quality and enhanced patient engagement. However, eCOA implementation challenges can create frustrating barriers for clinical operations teams. These challenges often lead to extended timelines, increased costs, and additional stress for trial managers who are already working under tight deadlines. Understanding and addressing these obstacles early in the process can significantly improve trial efficiency and data quality.

In this expert article featured in Applied Clinical Trials, Chase Carmeans draws on his 17+ years of industry experience to identify three common implementation challenges and provides actionable solutions to overcome them. His insights come from real-world experience managing complex eCOA implementations across multiple therapeutic areas and global regions, offering practical guidance that can be immediately applied to ongoing and future clinical trials.