eCOA Licensing Guide

By Kayla Doyle, Manager, eCoa Licensing and Translations; and Piero Bindi, Associate Director, eCoa Licensing and Translations

Sponsors of clinical trials are increasingly opting for electronic clinical outcome assessments (eCOAs) to gather precise patient experience data. There is a growing demand for robust, validated, and readily available assessments that can streamline startup times, reduce workload, and mitigate risks for sponsors. However, selecting the appropriate assessment extends beyond fulfilling protocol requirements and ensuring patient acceptability. It entails navigating licensing agreements to authorize the use of copyrighted assessments within eCOA studies, tailored to meet precise research needs and regulatory standards.

In this comprehensive guide, IQVIA's eCOA library and licensing specialists, Kayla Doyle and Piero Bindi, explore five essential steps for obtaining licenses for the assessments required in your clinical trial. Additionally, they provide insights on selecting the ideal vendor to fulfill your licensing requirements.