Office of Clinical Trials (OCT) Services

Beginning a Clinical Research Study at UW

For clinical investigators and research coordinators at the UW, we offer information about study finances, how to prepare study budgets, how to obtain institutional approvals (e.g., IRB) and how to complete institutional forms.  We also have information to help you get started with a clinical trial idea.

OCT is a full-service resource that:

• Completes Confidential Disclosure Agreements

• Prepares and maintains regulatory documents

• Completes IRB and other research committee submissions

• Coordinates investigational product maintenance and handling with the Pharmaceutical Research Center (PRC)

• Negotiates study budgets

• Facilitates study contracts

• Provides nurse/research specialist study coordination

The Mission of the Office of Clinical Trials is to:

• Promote and enhance hight quality clinical research activities at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.

• Provide a wide range of study support services allowing our investigators to concentrate on their research.

• Act as an institutional contact for sponsors, facilitating identification of investigators whose clinical trial interests, experience, and patients match a sponsor’s study requirements.