Tufts CTSI provides a comprehensive suite of clinical study resources and services to support investigators. From facilities and expert nursing staff to regulatory guidance and recruitment strategies, our programs are designed to enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of clinical research across our partner institutions.

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Clinical Study Centers

Tufts Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)

Facilities and expert services for inpatient and outpatient studies involving a wide range of diseases and age groups, supported by experienced research nurses and coordinators.

T.5 Capacity in Medical Devices

Support for pre-clinical, early phase human research, and proof-of-concept studies to advance medical device ideas.

Metabolic Research Unit (MRU)

Specialized infrastructure at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) for nutrition research, equipped to develop and deliver precisely controlled nutritional interventions.

 

Clinical Study Support

Recruitment and Retention Support

Practical, evidence-based support for research participant recruitment and retention plans, advertising campaigns, and facilitating connections with patient communities.

Regulatory Support

Guidance on IRB submissions, ClinicalTrials.gov registration, single IRB arrangements, and FDA IND/IDE filings.

Data Safety and Monitoring Board

Full suite of services to help investigators assess study participant risks and provide independent oversight of trial safety data.

Trial Innovation Network (TIN)

National platform offering consultations and resources for multicenter study proposals within the CTSA consortium.

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