Article | November 17, 2025

The True Cost Of Tool Sprawl

Source: OpenClinica
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Clinical research teams are increasingly burdened by tool sprawl, the accumulation of disconnected platforms meant to solve individual problems but collectively creating more work. From EDC and ePRO to CTMS and safety databases, each system demands its own login, training, and workflows. The result? Fragmented collaboration, duplicated data entry, and a constant state of catch-up.

These inefficiencies aren’t just frustrating, they’re costly. Time spent manually reconciling data across platforms leads to delays, errors, and a lack of real-time visibility. When information is siloed, oversight suffers and decision-making slows. The Flow State—where teams operate with clarity and momentum—is replaced by friction and fatigue.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. Leading organizations are shifting toward unified systems that connect core functions like eConsent, EDC, randomization, and analytics. In these environments, data flows automatically, compliance is built-in, and collaboration becomes seamless. The difference is immediate: fewer manual tasks, faster insights, and a team that moves together.

Explore what unified systems can do for your trials—request a demo to see the Flow State in action.

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