NCCIH Research Blog

Many of you may already be familiar with the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) Clinical Research Toolbox. If so, we are pleased to announce that there is an updated and refreshed Toolbox. If you haven’t visited our Clinical Research Toolbox, you might find the resources helpful!

The Toolbox is a web-based information repository for investigators and staff involved in NCCIH-funded clinical research. You can find it under our “Grants and Funding” section. This resource serves as a one-stop shop for required templates, sample forms, FAQs, and policies. The materials are available to assist clinical investigators in the development and conduct of high-quality studies. The contents of the Toolbox are now organized with easily scannable left-side navigation. Also, many of the documents and forms have been updated and revised. New resources, such as an FAQs sheet, have been added to the Toolbox. And, we will continue to add to and improve upon the Toolbox.

The Toolbox also contains detailed instructions for submitting required documents by oversight level. The NCCIH Request for Clarifications Letter will specify the oversight level, request clarification of study-specific questions, and outline next steps. 

We hope you find this resource helpful. Feel free to share any feedback in the Comments section below.