Clinical Research Infrastructure Rebuild and Capability Expansion
The OSU Center for Health Sciences Clinical Research team is pleased to announce the completion of a comprehensive rebuild of our clinical trials infrastructure to support high-quality, compliant, and efficient research across our system. This initiative strengthens the foundation for clinical research at OSU CHS and enhances our ability to support clinical trials that advance medical knowledge and expand treatment options for patients across Oklahoma.
Over the past year, the OSU Clinical Research Unit (CRU) has implemented several key infrastructure components to streamline study startup, strengthen regulatory and billing compliance, and reduce administrative burden for investigators. A new Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) now provides real-time transparency, regulatory tracking, compliance oversight, and financial reporting across study portfolios.
An electronic regulatory system (eReg) will launch in the fall of 2026 to centralize regulatory documentation, automate workflows, and maintain inspection-ready, 21 CFR Part 11–compliant electronic binders. This comprehensive FDA-approved system aligns with International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) regulatory requirements and offers remote engagement for our providers and industry partners.
A unified Clinical Trials Billing Compliance Program has been established to ensure accurate coverage analysis, protect investigators and the institution, and strengthen audit readiness. In addition, the Clinical Research coordinator workforce has been expanded with dedicated full-time coordinators supported by structured onboarding and competency-based training. Centralized standard operating procedures and streamlined workflows have also been implemented to accelerate study startup and improve consistency across departments.
The CRU now serves as a dedicated facility to support clinical trial operations including:
- An outpatient investigational product pharmacy
- Specimen processing and long-term storage laboratory
- Unblinded and blinded investigational product management space
- Conference areas for monitors and training
- Coordinator and research staff offices
- On-site research equipment including refrigerators, -20°C and -70°C freezers, and centrifuge capabilities.
To expand study opportunities, OSU Center for Health Sciences has entered an exclusive agreement with the WCG Site Network. Through this partnership, Clinical Research will receive regular study feasibility opportunities aligned to our patient populations and clinical expertise, enabling the Clinical Research team to identify and support appropriate clinical trial activity across the system. This collaboration enhances their ability to efficiently evaluate and activate new studies while maintaining high standards for regulatory compliance and operational oversight.
As we begin onboarding new studies through the WCG Site Network, the Clinical Research team is preparing to expand clinical trial activity across multiple specialties. These efforts reflect a continued commitment to research excellence, regulatory compliance, and the development of innovative therapies that benefit patients and the broader healthcare community.
Contact our team for more information:
OSU Center for Health Sciences
OSU-CHS Clinical Research
1631 S. Utica Ave.
Tulsa OK, 74104
Phone: 918-586-4737
Email: chs_clinicalresearch@okstate.edu