The Clinical Trial Services Unit (CTSU) facilitates the clinical research activities of the Institute's clinical departments. We conduct clinical trials from Phase II to Phase IV.
This department was established to facilitate the clinical research activities that are conducted by the various clinical departments like Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Anaesthesia, Palliative Medicine, etc. The unit constitutes state-of-the-art infrastructure that includes an 8-bedded clinical trial ward, conference room, research pharmacy, archival room, research coordinator workspace, consenting room, etc.
Both investigator-initiated and regulatory pharmaceutical trials are being conducted in this facility. The unit is equipped with various equipment such as refrigerators and deep freezers for the storage of study drugs and all biological samples. The unit is equipped to handle all phases of drug trials.
Our Institute has also been recognised by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, as one of the eminent centres in Oncology and has received funding under the BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) programme for the development of the clinical research unit.
This unit strictly follows Good Clinical Practice and various other mandated guidelines for clinical research issued by the Government of India. The Clinical Research Unit/Clinical Trial Services Unit is administered by the Clinical Trials Steering Committee.
On-site research pharmacy for investigational drug storage and dispensing
Dedicated clinical research coordinators and data management team
Electronic data capture systems and regulatory document management
Biostatistical Consultation Services
IRB Study Proposal Submission Support to Investigators
Site Feasibility & Site Selection Coordination for Pharmaceutical Trials
Clinical Trial Agreement and Budget Review Support for both Academic and Pharmaceutical Trials
Dr. Kalpana Balakrishnan
CEO & Medical Director – Cancer Institute (WIA)
Professor & HOD – Department of Anesthesia and Clinical Trial Services Unit
Dr. Sridevi V.
Professor – Department of Surgical Oncology
Dr. Parathan Karunakaran
Associate Professor – Department of Medical Oncology
Researchers interested in using this facility can request access by contacting the facility management team. Training sessions and orientation are available for new users.
Direct Enquiry: facilities@cancerinstitutewia.org
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