Conduct Human Studies and Trials
We ensure the highest quality in study design and conduct. Having modern infrastructure, well trained and supervised research staff, quality control processes, and experienced laboratory staff, we provide an ideal environment for the successful administration of human studies. Quality, efficiency, and compliance with local and federal regulations are amongst our core principles. Make us part of your research team as early as possible, even before having a final or approved protocol. Our goal is to be of service and facilitate research trials, so give us a call and we’ll get you started!
Explore Our Locations
We have two convenient locations:
- Keck Medical Center of USC (USC CTU)
- Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA CTU)
Discover Our Services
Infrastructure (View photos)
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State-of-the-art space for the conduct of early phase (drug development) and complex mechanistic trials
- Outpatient and Inpatient research space
- Research-trained staff, including research nurses, study coordinators, phlebotomists, radiology technician
- Specimen processing and handling laboratory on site
- Dexa scan, EKG, infusion equipment, serial pK and pD sample procurement and processing, neurologic and bionutrition evaluations, metabolic testing
- Select and tailored assay development and performance
- Secure and limited access investigational product storage area
- Convenient and complimentary parking for research participants
Investigator Resources
- Letter of support and preliminary budget for CTU-related services for grant applications
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Design and feasibility consultation meetings
- Meeting includes representation from CTU staff, clinical research expert(s), biostatistics, and informatics
- Aim is to provide assistance with study design, feasibility and operational assessment, and protocol development
- Data Safety and Monitoring Plan development assistance
- Networking opportunities
- Limited study coordinator and data management services for junior investigators or investigators with limited departmental resources
View Examples of CTU Usage by Investigators
- Study participants present to CTU on specific days, for serial pK and pD sample procurement, or serial safety evaluations
- Complete study conduct at CTU, including assistance with subject recruitment, eligibility work-up, study enrollment, serial visits, and completion of Case Report Forms
- Processing of biospecimens obtained from research participants outside the CTU
Contact Us
USC CTU CHLA CTU
323.865.3225 323.361.5615
ctu@sc-ctsi.org kjhaveri@chla.usc.edu
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