Clinical Trials Unit: Conduct A Study
SC CTSI provides modern clinical infrastructure and trained research staff to help researchers conduct clinical studies.
Service description: The SC CTSI Clinical Trials Units provide an efficient clinical infrastructure, services, and resources for the conduct of early-phase (drug development) and complex mechanistic clinical trials. The units support outpatient and inpatient research and ensure the compliance with local and federal regulations.
Locations: Keck Medical Center of USC (USC CTU) | Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA CTU)
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Study Participant Room at the SC CTSI Clinical Trials Unit. View photo gallery
Trained clinical research staff, including research nurses, study coordinators, phlebotomists, radiology technician, assists with services such as:
- Nursing Services (Inpatient/Outpatient)
- Sample procurement
- Specimen processing
- Dexa scan, EKG, infusion equipment
- Handling laboratory
- Bionutrition evaluation
- Neurologic evaluation
- Metabolic testing
- Assay development and performance
- Secure and limited access investigational product storage area
- Parking for research participants
Learn more & Request the service The complete process takes approximately 45 days, from day of submission to approval/dissent notice.
Need help with developing a study protocol, budget, or IRB approval? Request a consultation
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View the Guide to Clinical Research at USC for more information