Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Services

Making Research Possible


The CRU provides expert nursing, study coordination and dedicated facilities for patient-oriented research, including outpatient, inpatient and ambulatory studies.

Most of our registered nurses (RNs) have graduate or terminal degrees. All of our full-time RNs:

  • are highly proficient at intravenous starts and phlebotomy.

  • are highly proficient at assisting with bone, fat, and muscle biopsies and specialized CLAMP studies.

  • are telemetry and radiation safety trained.

  • have ACLS certification.

  • have PALS certification.

Patient having blood pressure taken with chart and stethoscope to the side

We Provide:
 

Clinical Research Facilities

Inpatient and outpatient units with expert clinical research staff, lab processing and shipping

 

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Research Nursing & Study Coordination 

Including expert clinical staff, experienced coordinators, and community research coordinator/clinical liaison support 

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CCTS on the Move!

The CCTS Outpatient and Inpatient Units are moving to the Ben F. Roach Cancer Care Facility, Floor 3, to enable expanded capacity.

  • Phase 1 of the move included the inpatient unit (formerly on on 5 North) and FAABC equipment including the Dexa scanner.  These units moved into the new space on November 11, 2024.  
  • Phase 2 involves the outpatient unit and administrative offices and is scheduled for late summer 2025. 
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Comments from CRU Clients
  • "Great job team. Really enjoyed my time!"
  • Very friendly & competent group. Much appreciated!"
  • "The staff always seems very concerned about my comfort as well as the procedure.  I am happy to be here."
  • "All staff was beyone (sic) exceptional, I will most definitely be interested in more studies. They were all polite, professional and even nice to just talk to. Thank you."
  • "Our comfort is paramount, smaller needles were obtained to help w. infusions because of scar tissue buildup, supplies were in room & ready for us when we arrive. Concerns are addressed & changes made if needed. We are made to feel important & necessary to the study & medicine & part of the team.  People SMILE and laugh.  It's restful to sit back.”

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