Clinical Investigation Unit (CIU)
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Overview
The Clinical Investigation Unit (CIU) is a 12-bed clinical research facility located at the General Campus of The Ottawa Hospital. The CIU has extensive experience in the design and conduct of clinical and pharmacokinetic studies in all phases of drug development from Phase I to Phase IV, including bioequivalence studies, drug-drug and drug-food interaction studies.
The CIU can also provide private accommodations for short-term or prolonged overnight stays with experienced research nurses and physicians available to provide 24-hour monitoring of study participants. The CIU also operates an on-site laboratory for handling, pre-analytical processing, storage and shipment of specimens for any sample processing needs.
The CIU operates according to Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which are maintained and updated on a regular basis. Furthermore, all studies are conducted according to the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines and the principles set forth in the Declaration of Helsinki.
The CIU is also well integrated with other Ottawa Hospital Research Institute support services to enable virtually any complex study design.
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 General tab. Principal Investigators must have an OHRI research appointment. For any questions regarding the CIU Consultation Request or working with the CIU, please contact Julia Chehaiber, Senior Operations Manager (jchehaiber@ohri.ca or 613-737-8899, 75142).
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:
Nancy Tremblay, Senior Program Manager, Clinical Investigation Unit
613-737-8811
613-737-8696
CIU@toh.ca
Box 223b, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6
If you require guidance on your study or would like to discuss financing, please contact:
Dr. Bill Cameron, MD, FRCPC, FACP, Medical Director, Clinical Research, OHRI
613-737-8923
613-737-8925
bcameron@toh.ca
Box 228, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H8L6