Castor
Castor for Biopharma
When every week of delay costs $600,000, legacy vendors’ 16+ week deployments aren’t just slow, they’re expensive. We deliver modern hybrid studies in 4-8 weeks.
Studies Powered
- 500+ Top 20 Pharma
- 50% Weeks to Deploy: 4-8
What We Do Best
One platform, not five vendors. Built for how trials actually run.
Real-World Evidence at Scale
6,500+ late phase studies
Direct-to-patient studies without the typical vendor chaos. Integrated eConsent, ePRO, and automated medical record retrieval. Learn about RWE for FDA submissions.
Hybrid/DCT Excellence
2x increased enrollment
eConsent + eCOA + EDC in one platform. Built for hybrid trials from day one.
eCOA That Patients Use
95% patient compliance
Complex branching logic that actually works. Offline capability. SMS backup. In 20+ languages. Sites love our eCOA platform because patients actually use it.
AI That Reduces Burden
40% less manual work
Castor Catalyst automates EMR data extraction and processing. Reduces chart review from 30 to 6 minutes. AI processes medical records with human validation. Cuts study costs by 80% and data errors by 14%.
Real Deployment Timelines
Not "fast." Not "industry-leading." Actual weeks.
Simple Studies
4-6 weeks
- Phase I dose escalation
- Small RWE studies
- Standard safety studies
Hybrid/DCT Studies
6-8 weeks
- eConsent + eCOA + EDC
- Multi-site with home visits
- Direct-to-patient registries
Complex Global
8-12 weeks
- Phase III multi-region
- Complex eCOA licensing
- 10+ languages
What These Timelines Include:
- Full database build & validation
- User acceptance testing
- Integration setup (if needed)
- Training materials & sessions
- eCOA licensing & translations
- Go-live support
Therapeutic Area Excellence
Deep expertise across complex indications with purpose-built workflows.
Oncology
45+ studies
Complex protocols, longitudinal PROs, safety monitoring. Average 40% faster patient enrollment with integrated eCOA.
Central Nervous System
90+ studies
Depression, pain, addiction scales. Validated instruments in 40+ languages. Real-time AE monitoring.
Rare Disease
40+ studies
Small populations, genetic studies, patient registries. Direct-to-patient capabilities reduce site burden by 60%.
Respiratory & Allergy
40+ studies
Asthma, COPD, allergic rhinitis trials. Validated symptom diaries, peak flow integration, medication tracking. 90%+ diary completion rates.
Infectious Disease
50+ studies
Vaccine trials, symptom tracking, outbreak studies. Rapid deployment in 2-4 weeks for emergency protocols. See our WHO COVID trial success.
Cardiovascular
60+ studies
Heart failure QoL, activity monitoring, medication adherence. Integrated device data capture from wearables.
When Things Go Wrong
Here’s what actually happens when you need help.
24/7 System Monitoring
Proactive monitoring with PagerDuty alerts. We know about issues before you do. Critical system events wake our engineers instantly.
Critical Issues Support
- 1 hour
24/7 phone support with direct engineer escalation.
Our Compliance Record
- Client audits completed: 45
- Top Pharma Audited: 7/10
- Zero findings in 2024: 70%
Castor is ISO 27001 certified and compliant with 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, HIPAA, and GCP. Built for security, our platform has been successfully audited by global sponsors. Learn more about our GCP compliance.
What Keeps You Up at Night?
- Data Silos: Separate eCOA and EDC databases mean manual reconciliation nightmares. Castor’s unified platform means one source of truth, real-time data flow, zero reconciliation.
- Vendor Lock-In: Your data, available 24/7 in CDISC formats. Full export documentation. No hostage situations. Complete data portability with our EDC system.
- Integration Hell: Seamless integration with CTMS, IWRS, and other systems via standardized APIs. Built for CRO and sponsor workflows with transparent timelines and minimal disruption.
Real-Time Data
Waiting days for data exports kills decision-making. Our open APIs provide instant access to your trial data. Full documentation at data.castoredc.com/api.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find your API documentation?
Castor’s RESTful API is built on OAuth2 and designed for secure, scalable integration with external systems. You can find our full API documentation with details on authentication, endpoints and rate limits here.
What is Castor Catalyst and how does it work?
Castor Catalyst automates source data extraction from EHRs and other records, reducing time spent on manual data entry and source data verification by up to 80%. AI-driven processing with clinical expert validation enables real-time data mapping, eliminates manual SDV, and improves data quality while accelerating outputs.
How quickly can you deploy eCOA for my study?
Castor can deploy eCOA in 4–6 weeks for standard studies and 6–8 weeks for complex designs. Our eCOA instrument library enables reuse of validated instruments across sponsors, accelerating setup times. Timelines are managed by a dedicated implementation team and tracked in a shared project plan from kickoff through UAT.
What support do you provide during deployment?
Castor provides a dedicated Project Manager and Clinical Implementation Specialist to lead the end-to-end design, build, and deployment of each study. Support includes UAT coordination, custom or self-guided training via Castor Academy, and go-live assistance. Our support team maintains a 5.0/5 CSAT score with 87% first-call resolution.
Do you support hybrid and decentralized trials?
Yes, Castor fully supports hybrid and decentralized trials through a unified platform that integrates eConsent, eCOA/ePRO & EDC. This approach accelerates enrollment by up to 40% and streamlines study participation.
Can you handle large global Phase III studies?
Castor has supported over 450 biopharma studies, including global Phase III trials, and is trusted by the top 20 pharma companies.
How many languages does your eCOA platform support?
Castor’s eCOA platform currently supports over 20 languages and can be translated into any language as needed.
Can you integrate with our existing CTMS/IWRS?
Castor supports integration with CTMS, IWRS, and other systems through a secure, well-documented RESTful API that enables two-way data exchange.
How do you handle global regulatory requirements?
Castor supports global regulatory requirements out of the box, including compliance with FDA guidelines (21 CFR Part 11).
What compliance certifications do you have?
Castor is ISO 27001 certified and fully compliant with 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, HIPAA, and other relevant global regulatory standards.
What's your system uptime and reliability?
Castor delivers >99.9% uptime, backed by continuous monitoring and automatic failover.
How do you handle protocol amendments and changes?
Castor CDMS manages protocol amendments and post-production changes using our FormSync feature.
How do you ensure data security and privacy?
Castor ensures data security and privacy through end-to-end encryption and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and 21 CFR Part 11.