Clinical trials project life cycle
Study Planning and Design
- Prepare or review sponsor-provided study design
- Conduct feasibility assessment to ensure research group has the relevant expertise, resources and patient base
- Contact a Grants and Contracts Officer at the Office of Sponsored Projects for preparation of a Clinical Trial Agreement (CTA) and budget proposal
Study Set Up
- Set up billing for proper cost allocations according to approved study budget
- Submit a protocol application to the University IRB for review and approval
- For investigator-initiated studies see, “Best Practices in Clinical Research Protocol Writing: Eight tips from an IRB member”
- Request an external IRB review and approval rather than a University IRB review