Typical study startup time is 8-12 weeks for an EDC study. Even though the startup time is more lengthy than traditional paper based systems, the time at closeout is almost non-existant. This is due to the workflow process used for EDC systems.
Forms are entered at the site, and when submitted, queries automatically fire.
This replaces the traditional process of CRAs going to the sites, seperating paper, mailing in etc....

Octagon has streamlined this process in order to gain even more efficiency--we have cut the typical setup time in half.