White Paper
A Review of the Changing Trends and Use of eCOA in Clinical Trials
The white paper reviews the evolving trends and increased adoption of electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOA) in clinical trials. It highlights the growing role of patient-reported outcomes (PROs), clinician-reported outcomes (ClinROs), observer-reported outcomes (ObsROs), and patient performance outcomes (PerfOs) in enhancing patient-centric drug development. The transformation from paper-based to electronic COAs is driven by digital advancements, regulatory support, and the need for more accurate, efficient data collection. Medidata's Rave eCOA platform is presented as a flexible solution that simplifies implementation, supports remote data collection, and improves patient engagement, particularly in response to challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.