Efficiency Comparison
Illustrative Clinical Trial Start-Up Comparison: C-Search vs. Large CRO Models
Relative start-up timeline by phase
Large CROs
C-Search
Feasibility & evaluation visit
Regulatory pack prep
Regulatory Submissions & approvals
Contract & Budget Negotiation
Essential Documents Collection
Total
Illustrative comparison based on C-Search operational experience. Actual start-up timelines vary depending on the study design, participating sites, regulatory and ethics review requirements, contract negotiations, sponsor readiness, and other project-specific factors. The chart is not a guarantee of a particular timeline.