Defensible Clinical Trial Cost Estimates

Get defensible cost estimates for any trial in minutes. Analyze your own protocols or pressure-test CRO quotes with a systematic methodology and transparent estimates.

2-minute analysis
Complete cost breakdowns
Protocol analysis
Defensible methodology
Professional Access - $597/month View Example Analysis

Clinical Trial Costs are a Black Box

CRO Quotes
Only for trials you're about to run, often 50%+ off target, not available for early planning or competitive analysis
Back-Channel Estimates
"We heard Company X spent" - inconsistent, not specific to your trial, may not stand up to board and investor scrutiny
Manual Research
Hours hunting through SEC filings for comparable trials with incomplete cost breakdowns and heavy guesswork
Generic Benchmarks
Published industry averages that don't account for study drug costs, protocol-specific factors like complexity, therapeutic area, or geographic scope

Systematic, Transparent Trial Cost Analysis

Biotech Finance Teams
Investment Banks
Investment Funds
Early Portfolio Planning
Model P1→P2→P3 costs across your platform before committing resources
  • Upload your own protocols for analysis
  • Compare costs across indications
  • Plan multi-year development budgets
Board and Investor Reporting
Defensible numbers for investor and board presentations
  • Compare cost per patient, cost per visit, cost per patient day to industry averages
  • Transparent methodology you can explain
  • Detailed cost component breakdowns
CRO Quote Validation
Pressure-test vendor estimates with independent methodology
  • Systematic cost breakdown analysis
  • Identify over/under-priced components
  • Negotiate from position of knowledge
Client Advisory Services
Provide systematic cost analysis rather than rules of thumb
  • Standardized methodology across all client engagements
  • Protocol-specific cost driver analysis
  • Professional credibility with systematic approach
  • Transparent assumptions for client review
Quick Analysis for Live Deals
Quickly model scenarios: "What if they run the Phase 3 in EU vs US?"
  • Get cost estimates in minutes rather than hours
  • Multiple protocol scenarios
  • Tweak parameters and see results instantly
Provide Value-Added Analysis
Help your clients develop more transparent cost estimates
  • Estimating trial costs is challenging for startups: give them a leg up
  • Enhanced due diligence capabilities
  • Improved client advisory offerings
Independently Validate Estimates
Don't rely solely on management estimates for due diligence
  • Independent cost verification methodology
  • Protocol-specific analysis capabilities
  • Reduce dependence on management estimates
  • Professional-grade analytical tools
Investment Decision Support
Consistent cost analysis framework for investment evaluation
  • Systematic cost assessment approach
  • Transparent assumption documentation
  • Investment committee presentation support
  • Risk assessment through cost analysis
Portfolio Analysis
Standardized cost methodology across portfolio companies
  • Consistent analysis framework
  • Cross-portfolio benchmarking capabilities
  • Investment performance evaluation
  • Portfolio optimization insights

How It Works

Input: NCT06411379 OR upload protocol document
Complete Analysis: $32.2M total cost breakdown
• CRO & Patient Treatment Costs: $23.1M
• Study Drug Manufacturing: $3.3M
• Sponsor Overhead: $5.8M
• Detailed methodology explanations for each component
NCT ID OR Protocol Upload
Analyze registered trials via NCT ID or upload proprietary protocol documents
AI-Powered Analysis
Advanced reasoning models assess complexity, visits, and cost drivers
Comprehensive Cost Breakdown
CRO costs, study drug manufacturing, comparators, and sponsor overhead
Transparent Methodology
Understand every cost assumption with transparent methodology

Professional Access

Professional Subscription

$597/month
  • Unlimited trial analyses
  • Protocol upload capability
  • Complete cost breakdowns
  • Detailed methodology explanations
  • Email support
  • Month-to-month billing
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No setup fees • No long-term contracts • Cancel anytime

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this differ from CRO cost estimates?
CRO quotes are only available for trials you're about to run. Our tool works for early planning, competitive analysis, and validation of vendor estimates. You can analyze any trial with an NCT ID or upload your own protocols before registration.
Can I analyze proprietary protocols before registration?
Yes - upload protocol documents for analysis during development planning phases. This enables cost modeling before NCT registration and supports strategic decision-making. We do not save any protocols you provide to our database.
What is the underlying methodology?
Based on established academic research with systematic analysis of protocol complexity, therapeutic area factors, and geographic considerations. All assumptions and calculations are fully documented.
What if I only need this occasionally?
Month-to-month billing means you can subscribe when planning major decisions and cancel when not needed. No long-term contracts or setup fees.
What cost components are included in the analysis?
Complete breakdown includes CRO and patient treatment costs, study drug manufacturing and distribution, comparator costs, and sponsor overhead. Each component includes detailed cost driver explanations.