Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Dacima Software

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Few Days
74 features0 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 74 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

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Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 74 features

Inventory Management(10 features)

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

+5 more in this category

Form Design(6 features)

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

+1 more in this category

Form Logic(6 features)

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

+1 more in this category

Randomization(6 features)

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

+1 more in this category

Data Quality(5 features)

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

Reporting & Analytics(5 features)

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

Scheduling(4 features)

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 features)

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

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