NCCIH Clinical Research Toolbox Resources and Frequently Asked Questions

Web resources and frequently asked questions about the NCCIH clinical study review process.

NCCIH Data and Safety Monitoring Board Charter Sample Document [314KB Word]	This template includes a proposed structure for a DSMB report as well as draft language and other guidance.
Independent Monitoring Committee Charter Sample Document [29KB Word]	This template includes a proposed structure for an IMC Charter as well as draft language and other guidance.
Individual Randomized Trial Independent Monitoring Meeting Report Form [414KB Word]	This report form can be used to document progress in an Individual Randomized Clinical Study or Trial
Group Randomized Trial Independent Monitoring Meeting Report Form [419KB Word]	This report form can be used to document progress in a Group Randomized Clinical Study or Trial
Individual Randomized Trial Accrual and Safety Updates Independent Monitoring Meeting Report Form [24KB Word]	This report form can be used as a periodic update for an Individual Randomized Clinical Study or Trial
Group Randomized Trial Group Randomized Trial Accrual and Safety Updates Independent Monitoring Meeting Report Form [25KB Word]	This report form can be used as a periodic update for a Group Randomized Clinical Study or Trial
Closed Session Independent Monitoring Meeting Report Form [171KB Word]	This report form can be used for the Closed Session section of an Independent Monitoring Committee meeting, for either individual or group randomized clinical study or trial

Article on Recruitment and Retention	Recommendations from the Recruitment Innovation Center (Cook et al, June 2022 in Journal of Clinical and Translational Sciences).
FDA Clinical Investigator Training Course	Link to slides and presentations from the FDA about how to conduct IND/IDE studies.
GCP Learning Center	Link to NIAID Self-Paced Good Clinical Practice training. A pre-test allows users to skip sections over which they have mastery.
REDCap	Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) is an easy-to-use, freely available software tool for clinical study management and data capture.
ResearchMatch	Available only to CTSA-affiliated sites, ResearchMatch provides a secure place for volunteers and researchers to get connected.