Clario EDC
Electronic data capture (EDC) software
Life sciences software
Clinical research software
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What is Clario EDC
Clario EDC is an electronic data capture system used to design and run clinical study databases, collect eCRF data from sites, and support monitoring and data cleaning workflows. It targets sponsors, CROs, and clinical operations/data management teams running regulated clinical trials. The product is positioned within Clario’s broader clinical trial technology portfolio, which can be relevant when studies also use Clario for endpoint or imaging-related services. It supports typical EDC functions such as form building, edit checks, queries, and role-based access for study teams and sites.
Clinical-trial focused workflows
Clario EDC is built for regulated clinical research data collection and management rather than general-purpose survey capture. It supports core EDC activities such as eCRF design, validation/edit checks, query management, and role-based permissions. This aligns with common sponsor/CRO operating models and site workflows used across multi-site trials. It is suitable for studies that need auditability and controlled change management.
Fits broader Clario ecosystem
Clario operates across multiple clinical trial technology and services areas, and the EDC can be used in programs that also use other Clario capabilities. For organizations standardizing vendors, this can reduce the number of separate providers involved in a study. It can also simplify coordination when endpoints and operational data need to be managed under a single vendor relationship. The value depends on how much of Clario’s portfolio a study uses.
Enterprise governance features
EDC deployments in regulated trials typically require audit trails, user/role management, and controlled configuration changes, and Clario EDC is designed for that environment. These controls help sponsors and CROs demonstrate oversight and traceability during inspections and audits. The platform supports structured study build and release processes that are common in GxP contexts. This can be beneficial for organizations with formal SOPs and validation expectations.
Less transparent public detail
Compared with some EDC vendors, there is limited publicly available, product-specific documentation on configuration depth, APIs, and release cadence. This can make early-stage technical evaluation and side-by-side comparison harder without vendor-led demos and detailed RFP responses. Buyers may need to rely more on direct validation through pilots. Procurement teams should request detailed integration and security documentation upfront.
Ecosystem dependence risk
When an EDC is adopted as part of a broader vendor portfolio, organizations can become more dependent on that vendor’s tooling and services. This may reduce flexibility to swap individual components (for example, EDC vs. other clinical systems) over time. It can also affect negotiation leverage if multiple study components are bundled. Teams should clarify data portability, export formats, and transition support.
Implementation effort varies
EDC implementations often require study build, UAT, training, and ongoing change control, and the effort can be significant depending on protocol complexity. Organizations with limited internal data management resources may need additional vendor or CRO support. Timelines can be impacted by validation requirements and governance processes. Buyers should confirm expected build timelines, resourcing model, and responsibilities for edit checks and mid-study amendments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| EDC Solo | Not publicly listed — contact sales | "Build-and-manage studies on your own" delivery model; user-friendly, faster startup (as few as 3 days for simple trials), expert customer success.. |
| EDC Control | Not publicly listed — contact sales | Managed solution for multiple studies; hands-off option (Clario brochure). |
| EDC Command | Not publicly listed — contact sales | Full-service offering: management, advanced data management and analysis (Clario brochure). |
Other official pricing-related items found on vendor site:
- Clario CTMS Starter Package: stated as deployed within 2–3 weeks for "<$100,000" (official Clario marketing/download page).
- C-SSRS licensing (legal/licensing page on Clario site): Annual Support Fee $7,500; Certification Fee $5,000 per English certification; License Fee $4 per administration. (These fees are listed on Clario's C-SSRS licensing application page.)
Notes: No public per-user/per-study subscription prices for Clario EDC (Solo/Control/Command) were published on Clario's official website; the site directs prospective customers to contact sales/request a demo. Sitero (the acquirer) lists Mentor EDC (rebranded product) on its official site but does not publish list pricing.
Seller details
Clario
Philadelphia, PA, USA
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https://www.clario.com/
https://x.com/ClarioGlobal
https://www.linkedin.com/company/clario/
