Clinical Investigation Unit (CIU)

Overview

The Clinical Investigation Unit (CIU) provides a dedicated clinical environment to support the safe, consistent delivery of clinical trial procedures, with a strong focus on patient safety and data integrity.

The CIU is a 9-bed clinical research facility located at The Ottawa Hospital’s General Campus and operates as part of the Clinical Trials Services Office (CTSO). It offers specialized clinical research procedure support for study teams conducting clinical trials, supported by structured processes.

Staffed by specialized research nurses, the CIU delivers protocol required procedures during participant visits, biospecimen collection and processing, and visit level safety monitoring within a controlled clinical setting. Clinical staff provide direct care throughout each visit ensuring consistent and reliable execution of study procedures.

The CIU supports both industry sponsored and investigator initiated studies across all phases of clinical trials (Phase I–IV), including complex pharmacokinetic studies. All activities are conducted in accordance with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, applicable regulations and institutional Standard Operating Procedures.
 

CIU consultation request form

The CIU consultation request form is accessible internally only through IRIS. The form may be accessed via the Principal Investigator profile under the Home tab. Principal Investigators must have an OHRI research appointment. For any questions regarding the CIU Consultation Request or working with the CIU, please contact Nancy Tremblay, Senior Program Manager, Clinical Investigation Unit, nantremblay@toh.ca T: (613) 737-8899 ext. 71893, 78811.

Active clinical trials

Volunteer for research

If you'd like to learn more about volunteering for research with the Clinical Investigations Unit fill out an online form.

Contact us

To begin using the CIU's services, please contact: