Overview
Thank you for your interest in the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), working within Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center / Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation. Cincinnati Children's is one of the nation's top pediatric academic medical centers with more than 75 years of experience in patient care and research (Phase I through IV clinical research studies). The faculty and staff of this 475-bed facility routinely conduct high quality research studies in all the major pediatric subspecialties conforming to all regulatory requirements in an efficient and fiscally sound manner.
At Cincinnati Children's, we conduct more than 1,000 industry, investigator-initiated and National Institutes of Health (NIH) sponsored clinical studies, annually. Cincinnati Children's renowned research staff attracts millions of dollars in research funding and private and corporate donations each year.
In fiscal year 2007:
- $203 million allocated to biomedical research
- $123.4 million was awarded in grants and contracts
- $92.1 million in NIH research grant funding received, making Cincinnati Children's the second highest recipient of such funding among comprehensive pediatric centers
- $8 million awarded in industry research grants and contracts
The following information about the CTO should provide you with additional background materials to familiarize you with the quality services we provide, with our staff and facilities, and with our commitment to efficient, fiscally responsible clinical research studies. If you are investigating a site to conduct future studies or would like further information, we encourage you to contact or visit us in Cincinnati. Our experienced, personable and caring staff are ready to assist you in the coordination of your studies.
Again, we appreciate your consideration of the Clinical Trials Office and look forward to the possibility of working with you in the future.
