Programs / Critical Illness and Injury Research Centre / Clinical Trials

Clinical studies, including randomized clinical trials are a key component of the “bench-to-bedside” translation strategy and are a key strength of the Critical Illness and Injury Research Centre.

Several of our investigators are world-renowned clinician scientists. In addition, the centre has the support of several hospital resources for the development, implementation and execution of patient-based research. Most notable is the Medical Surgical Intensive Care Program Clinical Research Office which plays a key supporting role to clinical investigators by assisting with administrative, regulatory and data management issues of clinical trials. The office has successfully co-ordinated more than 40 industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials and more than 20 observational studies.

In addition, the Critical Illness and Injury Research Centre works closely with the Applied Health Research Centre, part of the HUB Health Research Solutions of St. Michael’s Hospital. Through its main clinical service areas, it provides innovative research solutions for clinical research co-ordination.