Safira eClinical Consulting
We offer valuable support and guidance to help Sponsor Clinical Research teams make good decisions to select the best technology and enhance their clinical trial processes.
We offer valuable support and guidance to help Sponsor Clinical Research teams make good decisions to select the best technology and enhance their clinical trial processes.

Read our latest UAT blog post on User Acceptance Testing.
Let us start with the conclusion:
The Sponsor is ultimately responsible for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of the final system and should do conduct an independent UAT.
There seems to be some confusion about what UAT is in the context of the configuration of an eCOA solution for a clinical trial.
Data monitoring in clinical research begins with a strategic plan that outlines the entire data lifecycle—from collection and storage to analysis and reporting. This plan is crucial and should be established before the study commences to ensure clarity and consensus among all stakeholders. A comprehensive data monitoring plan not only sets the groundwork for how data will be handled but also defines the timelines and responsibilities, ensuring that every piece of data collected contributes meaningfully to the study’s objectives.
License management in clinical trials is crucial for ensuring the timely and compliant use of questionnaires and other licensed materials. Managing these licenses effectively prevents study delays, legal issues, and financial liabilities. As part of the preparatory phase, sponsors must secure appropriate licenses before patient enrollment begins, particularly when electronic implementations are involved.
eCOA, or electronic clinical outcome assessments, includes:
Change management is crucial in clinical trials to successfully adopt new technologies, processes, and procedures. The dynamic nature of clinical research demands constant adaptation to new findings, regulatory requirements, and technological advancements. Safira understands that while change is necessary, it can disrupt operations without a proper management plan. Our structured approach ensures that transitions are managed smoothly, minimizing impact and maximizing adaptation speed across your operations.
eCOA, or electronic clinical outcome assessments, includes:
Safira can help you leverage social media platforms as part of a greater strategy to improve efficiency, reduce time and budget and improve diversity for your trial recruiting initiatives.

Safira’s Center for Social & Digital Excellence recently completed a social intelligence report looking at the trends in social conversations from patients and caregivers regarding their feelings and drivers related to clinical trials.
eCOA – the advanced electronic data collection system that streamlines trials, enhances patient compliance, and delivers high-quality, real-time data while ensuring patient privacy and regulatory compliance.
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by Kayci Becker | Jul 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment (eCOA) Consortium, under the umbrella of the Critical Path Institute, has released a condensed version of the best practices for the electronic implementation and migration of Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) measures. This...
by Michael Durwin | Jan 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
If you work in clinical trials and have anything to do with patient-reported outcomes (PROs), there’s one book you simply need on your shelf:Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: An Implementation Handbook for Clinical Research (Second Edition) by Willie...