Dacima Software

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Overview

Dacima Software is a flexible, web-based Electronic Data Capture (EDC) platform designed for clinical trials, observational studies, patient registries, and other research applications. The system enables users to design, manage, and collect data through an intuitive web-based interface without requiring programming expertise. It provides comprehensive solutions for study management, randomization, drug supply management, and real-time data validation.

Features

74 features across 24 categories

Automation(3)

Automated Shipment Algorithms

Automated site shipment algorithms that can be adjusted throughout the clinical trial

Automatic Supply Request Emails

Automatic email notifications sent to distribution centres when site inventory drops below threshold

Email Notifications

Automated email notifications for various system events and alerts

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Clinical Trial Management(1)

Randomization Module (IWRS)

Integrated web randomization module supporting simple, block, permuted block, and minimization randomization methods

Compliance(3)

Audit Trail

Complete audit trail tracking all system events for FDA compliance and regulatory requirements

E2B for Pharmacovigilance

Support for E2B format for pharmacovigilance reporting and adverse event management

eConsent Form with Signature

Electronic consent forms with digital signature capabilities

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Data Collection(2)

eDiary Capabilities

Electronic diary features supporting daily or hourly data collection

ePRO (Electronic Patient Reported Outcomes)

Capture patient-reported outcome data from any device

Also in: Insider CDP, Lytics, monday.com

Data Entry(3)

Dynamic Subquestions for Images

Sub-questions appear based on selected image zones with dynamic background color changes based on responses

Image-based Data Entry

Allows users to enter data by clicking on predefined zones or regions of uploaded images

Offline Data Entry

Collect data electronically in regions lacking web connectivity with distributed offline database system

Data Management(1)

Advanced Data Types

Next generation data types including subforms, dynamic grids, static tables, panels, modal popups, and image-based data entry

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Data Quality(5)

Advanced Validation and Edit Checks

Advanced validation rules and edit checks for data quality assurance

Built-in Functions for Validation

Many built-in functions available for setting up advanced validation controls

Cross-form Validation Checks

Validation checks across items on different forms for data consistency

Field-level Validation

Validation for missing values and value ranges at field level

Real-time Validation Checks

Configure simple or complex validation rules through easy-to-use web interface with no programming needed

Data Types(1)

Partial Date Data Type

Partial date data type with option to impute missing date parts

Design & Configuration(2)

Configurable Web Interface

Flexible web-based user interface that can be customized for different study types

Form Designer

Powerful designer module that allows creation of electronic Case Report Forms and questionnaires without programming expertise

Ease of Use(1)

No Programming Required

Create professional databases through easy-to-use graphical web interface with no coding needed

Enrollment(2)

Eligibility Forms and Checks

Single or multi-stage eligibility forms with automated validation checks

Multistage Enrollment

Create single or multiple inclusion forms completed sequentially with status tracking throughout enrollment process

File Management(1)

File Upload & Download

Ability to upload and download files within the system

Form Design(6)

Dropdown List Filtering

Searchable dropdown lists with filtering capabilities

Modal and List Popups

Modal popups and list popups for simplified collection of complex data

Panels for Form Sections

Split design screen into different sections using panels

Static and Dynamic Tables

Support for both static and dynamic table designs in forms

Static Table Cell Repositioning

Design static tables with ability to move table cell positions and merge cells

Subforms and Dynamic Grids

Embed forms as dynamic grid tables to collect multiple rows of data from subjects

Form Logic(6)

Colour Dependencies

Change background colors to highlight questions dynamically based on conditions

Dynamic Dependencies

Data piping and dependencies that dynamically show/hide fields based on other values entered

Dynamic Form Activation

Display specific forms based on trigger field values and study conditions

Dynamic Table Rules

Trigger allowable rows in dynamic tables based on other values entered

Skip Patterns

Visible or enabled skip patterns within the same form or across different forms

Subform Filtering

Link and filter different subforms based on data already entered

Inventory Management(10)

Automatic Dispensing Code Assignment

Automatically assign dispensing codes (bottle numbers, kit numbers) to patients based on study arm allocation

Configurable Drug Names and Codes

Set up product drug names and codes by study arms

Consignment Tracking

Track consignment completion and shipment status by main pharmacy and distribution centres

Dispensing Code Status Tracking

Track dispensing code status with ability to manually update for missing, damaged, or lost inventory

Distribution Centre Configuration

Create distribution centres by city, region, or country for drug supply management

Drug Supply Management Module

Fully integrated module that tracks study drug supply at sites and automatically notifies pharmacies of low inventory

Expiry Date Management

Ensures only non-expired drugs are assigned to patients based on treatment period

Site Shipment Receipt Tracking

Track shipment receipt at study sites for drug supply management

Stock Codes Upload

Upload stock codes with options to manually generate site supply requests

Supply Level Configuration

Customizable supply levels and low inventory thresholds for triggering automatic drug supply requests

Quality Assurance(2)

Monitoring Module

Advanced study management allowing monitors to review data, add data queries, and electronically sign off on forms

Monitoring Plans

Define monitoring plans to review all patients or random subsets with form flagging capabilities

Randomization(6)

Adaptive Randomization/Minimization

Integrated minimization functionality using adaptive randomization to reduce imbalances of prognostic factors

Blinded/Unblinded Randomization

Configure randomization for blinded or unblinded trial designs

Fixed Randomization Lists

Generate fixed randomization lists with mouse clicks or import externally generated lists

Naive and Biased-coin Minimization

Multiple minimization approaches with configurable base probability and distance measures

Randomization Simulations

Run simulations during development to test randomization configurations

Stratified Randomization

Support for stratification in randomization designs with multiple treatment arms

Reporting & Analytics(5)

Custom Reporting

In-depth interactive reports allowing modification of charts and display of general and detailed metrics

Interactive Dashboards

Real-time study overview with dynamic dashboards that update based on user selections

Real-time Drug Supply Reporting

Report drug supply data at any time during the study

Recruitment/Accrual Tracking

Dashboards and reports for tracking patient recruitment and accrual metrics

Study Metrics

Dashboards providing metrics about subject recruitment, data queries, audit trail, data collection progression, and status tracking

Safety & Compliance(1)

Emergency Unblinding

Authorized users can unblind patients in medical emergencies with all events tracked in audit trail

Scheduling(4)

Automatic Subject Scheduling

Automatically schedule follow-up visits based on study protocol with date range validation and warning systems

Calendar Views with Task Management

Visit scheduler with monthly, weekly, and daily calendar views plus built-in task list for visit coordination

Custom Configuration for Scheduling

Configure visit scheduler to include ad hoc appointments not part of standard visit structure

Visit Scheduler with Reminders

Automated SMS and email reminders for scheduled study visits with tracking

Security & Access Control(4)

Item-level Permissions

Secure individual data entry fields so only authorized users can access those fields

Secure Fields with Authorization

Fields that are only accessible to authorized users for confidential data protection

Super-administrator Role

Super-administrator access can be executed by Dacima Design Team or principal study manager

User and Permission Management

Create users and user groups with access control to studies, sites, forms, dashboards, and extractions

Study Design(3)

Dynamic Visit Structure

Ability to add dynamic visits for patient registries and trials without fixed follow-up visit structures

Hybrid Visit Structures

Create hybrid study designs combining fixed visit structures with dynamic visits for unscheduled visits

Registry Designs with Grouping Events

Registry designs with higher level grouping events for complex study structures

Study Management(1)

Workflow and Version Management

Built-in workflow and version management allowing creation of new form versions even after study goes live

Synchronization(1)

Smart Upload

Automatically compare locally stored and server database and upload only changes for optimized low-speed internet access

Pricing

Academic

Custom
  • Web-based platform
  • CRF design for small studies
  • Significant discount pricing

Pay Per Study

Popular
Custom
  • Web-based platform
  • For clinical trials and experimental studies
  • Pricing per module
  • Easy to setup

Enterprise

Custom
  • On-site installation
  • Partnership solution for CROs
  • Annual support fee
  • Installation & training included

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Dacima Software alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 74 features.

Buy Dacima Software

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$60,000
Maintenance$900/mo
3-year total$92,400
Dev time~5 months

Buying Dacima Software saves ~$92,400 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 74 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.