Researchers

The CTRU is a fee-based, service unit that acts as a centralized resource to support research with human subjects. CTRU services are available for OHIO faculty-led projects and university staff initiatives. Student involvement as part of a faculty- or staff-led research team is encouraged. The mission of the CTRU is to provide research services for all stages of clinical research, from idea development to final reporting. The CTRU has the expertise to provide qualitative and quantitative, study physician, nursing, project management, and research assistant or recruitment support. Additional services and training may be available. Investigators are strongly encouraged to involve the CTRU as early as possible when planning their research.

Researcher Services

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Nursing

Venipuncture
Biometric Screening (Height, Weight, BMI, Vital Signs, Hemoglobin A1C, Lipid Panel)
Urine Pregnancy Test
Biospecimen collection (e.g. urine, hair, saliva, etc.)
IV placement
Oral Glucose Tolerance Testing
Study Medication Dispensing, Administration, & Accountability
Cardiac Assessments (EKG, Holter Monitor)
Spirometry
6-Minute Walk Test
Stress Test
Sterile Procedure Assist
Drug administration

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Project Management

Regulatory (IRB) Assistance
REDCap and Qualtrics Database Creation & Management
Survey Creation & Distribution (REDCap and Qualtrics)
Budget Development
Multi-site Study Management
Interviews and focus groups

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Research Assistant

Visit Scheduling
Human Subjects Payment
Blood sample processing, storage & shipment coordination
- For clinical tests, we contract with LabCorp: www.labcorp.com/
Physical Function Testing
Interviews and focus groups
Coding and data entry