Services

The OCTDI better positions UB to obtain external funding and enhances the reputation of UB and the SUNY system.

Services Provided by OCTDI

  • Study design (objective formulation, outcome selection, sample size, randomization schemes, etc.) 
  • Grant application and protocol development 
  • Data management plan (DMP) development
  • Data collection instruments (CRFs) design, electronic data capture (EDC) system selection and database design 
  • Randomization implementation
  • Statistical analysis plan (SAP) development and review 
  • Specialized software development 
  • Study staff training 
  • Review, monitoring, and quality assurance processes for data quality and validation 
  • Data safety monitoring board (DSMB) organization and support 
  • Planned interim analyses implementation and accrual modeling 
  • Final analysis implementation using the OCTDI-validated software library and statistical report generation 
  • Clinical study report (CSR) production 
  • Manuscript and abstract preparation 
  • Creation of datasets and documentation for sharing 
  • Assistance with compliance and interactions with IRB, regulatory agencies and funding agencies

Training and Mentoring

  • Workshops: OCTDI personnel and associated scientists provide online workshops designed to turn new and established researchers within academia and industry into more educated consumers of clinical trial methodology.
  • Mentoring: The OCTDI is a training ground where mentees can gain firsthand experience and training in best practices.