USC Clinical Studies Directory
Helping USC researchers to connect with prospective clinical study participants
View this toolBudget Development Support
Provides consultations and guidance on preparation of study budgets for investigator-initiated studies
View this serviceClinical Research Coordinators
Experienced fee-for-service clinical research coordinators for hire who provide study-related services
View this serviceClinical Trials Unit (CTU) at USC
Provides a broad range of services to assist in the initiation and conduct of human services
View this serviceDigital & Traditional Tools for Recruitment Toolkit
This toolkit contains proven strategies and tips to help researchers develop a solid plan to recruit and retain study participants.
View this toolkitGuide To Clinical Research at USC
The purpose of this Guide and the corresponding ancillary documents is to provide a clear, user-friendly overview of conducting human studies research at USC and the Keck School of Medicine. The audience for these materials is investigators and research personnel at USC and the Keck School of Medicine. Updated July 2024.
View this toolkitNew Study Navigation Tool
This tool will help you determine where to go to activate your clinical research study at USC, including contracting offices, review committees, and ancillary services.
View this toolResearch Match
Research Match is a useful tool that connects volunteers with studies (not just clinical trials).
View this serviceResearch Navigation
Obtain assistance with any aspect of planning or conducting a human study
View this serviceResearch Nurses
Research nurses balance standard of care and protocol-specific requirements in order to provide and ensure the highest level of care
View this serviceSpecimen Processing
A one-stop unit for processing, storing, and shipping research samples collected from research patients
View this serviceStudy Participant Recruitment Support
Obtain customized recruitment and retention strategies that fit your study’s needs, timeline, and budget
View this serviceSuccessful Research Recruitment: A Toolkit for a Community-Based Approach
This toolkit aims to develop greater capacity and success in research participant recruitment, particularly in the recruitment of underrepresented populations such as ethnic minorities
View this toolkitTrial Innovation Network (TIN)
The TIN is a national network that focuses on operational innovation, operational excellence and collaboration and leverages the expertise and resources of the CTSA Program.
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