Clinical Oversight Levels and Process Technical Assistance Webinar

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To provide current and potential clinical researchers with a hands-on opportunity to familiarize themselves with new features of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Clinical Research Oversight process and learn how NCCIH is implementing ongoing National Institutes of Health (NIH) harmonization efforts to enhance the accountability and transparency of NIH-funded clinical research. This is a valuable opportunity to meet senior NCCIH leaders and hear about new resources that provide clarity on how to navigate the NCCIH clinical research review process. Registrants will have the opportunity to interface with key staff in the Office of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs (OCRA) and the Division of Extramural Research (DER) during the question and answer portion of the webinar.

Who Should Attend: Researchers currently funded by NCCIH or researchers considering applying for an NCCIH Funding Opportunity Announcement. The webinar focus will be on research studies involving human participants.

Webinar Objectives:
1. Understand how NCCIH is implementing clinical study oversight to ensure rigor and efficiency across the NCCIH portfolio;
2. Learn about NCCIH’s targeted risk-based approach to the oversight of clinical studies;
3. Become familiar with the document submission process for each NCCIH oversight level and the anticipated timelines for study document review prior to approval and start-up activities;
4. Learn about the valuable resources available in the NCCIH Clinical Research Toolbox.

Please Note: All webinar participants will have an opportunity to have their questions answered during the latter portion of the webinar.